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Synopsis
“Go inside the minds of the world's greatest designers”
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Episodes
1. Christoph Niemann: IllustrationNow viewing2017-02-1047m10.0From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
2. Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design2017-02-1042m10.0Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.
3. Es Devlin: Stage Design2017-02-1043m10.0Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
4. Bjarke Ingels: Architecture2017-02-1045m9.5Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
5. Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design2017-02-1048m7.5As 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.
6. Paula Scher: Graphic Design2017-02-1041m9.3Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
7. Platon: Photography2017-02-1044m9.3Platon’s fearless portraits capture the souls of world leaders and ordinary people. A shoot with Gen. Colin Powell provides a window into his process.
8. Ilse Crawford: Interior Design2017-02-1042m8.0Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.Cast
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Abstract: The Art of Design has 2 seasons and 14 episodes.
Abstract: The Art of Design first aired in 2017.
Abstract: The Art of Design's status on TMDB is: Ended.
Abstract: The Art of Design is classified as Documentary.