Abstract: The Art of Design

Season 22017

Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.

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8 Episodes

E01 Christoph Niemann: Illustration

From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.

February 10, 2017

E02 Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.

February 10, 2017

E03 Es Devlin: Stage Design

Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.

February 10, 2017

E04 Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

February 10, 2017

E05 Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

As 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 van.

February 10, 2017

E06 Paula Scher: Graphic Design

Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.

February 10, 2017

E07 Platon: Photography

Platon’s fearless portraits capture the souls of world leaders and ordinary people. A shoot with Gen. Colin Powell provides a window into his process.

February 10, 2017

E08 Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.

February 10, 2017

Abstract: The Art of Design

E01 Christoph Niemann: Illustration

E02 Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

E03 Es Devlin: Stage Design

E04 Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

E05 Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

E06 Paula Scher: Graphic Design

E07 Platon: Photography

E08 Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

Jazz

Chef's Table

Because This Is My First Life

Headspace Guide to Meditation

Constellation

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake

Marianne

The Grand Tour

Jane the Virgin

The Watcher

Cursed

Mad Men

American Gods

MINDHUNTER

True Detective

How I Met Your Mother

Westworld

Rick and Morty

Breaking Bad

Chernobyl

E01 Christoph Niemann: Illustration

E02 Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

E03 Es Devlin: Stage Design

E04 Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

E05 Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

E06 Paula Scher: Graphic Design

E07 Platon: Photography

E08 Ilse Crawford: Interior Design