Abstract: The Art of Design

▶S1 E1 Christoph Niemann: IllustrationFeb 10, 2017 · 47 minFrom New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.Episode details → ▶S1 E2 Tinker Hatfield: Footwear DesignFeb 10, 2017 · 42 minTinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.Episode details → ▶S1 E3 Es Devlin: Stage DesignFeb 10, 2017 · 43 minStage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.Episode details → ▶S1 E4 Bjarke Ingels: ArchitectureFeb 10, 2017 · 45 minArchitect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.Episode details → ▶S1 E5 Ralph Gilles: Automotive DesignFeb 10, 2017 · 48 minAs Fiat Chrysler’s global head of design, Ralph Gilles steers the brand into the future with sleek new sports cars and a self-driving electric…Episode details → ▶S1 E6 Paula Scher: Graphic DesignFeb 10, 2017 · 41 minGraphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.Episode details → ▶S1 E7 Platon: PhotographyFeb 10, 2017 · 44 minPlaton’s fearless portraits capture the souls of world leaders and ordinary people. A shoot with Gen. Colin Powell provides a window into his process.Episode details → ▶S1 E8 Ilse Crawford: Interior DesignFeb 10, 2017 · 42 minInterior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.Episode details →