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Abstract: The Art of Design

Go inside the minds of the world's greatest designers

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Christoph Niemann: Illustration

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

47 min
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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.

42 min
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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.

43 min
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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.

45 min
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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.

48 min
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Paula Scher: Graphic Design

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

41 min
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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.

44 min
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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.

42 min

Videos

Abstract: The Art of Design | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Cast and Crew

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Scott Dadich

Executive Producer

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Jon Kamen

Executive Producer

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Morgan Neville

Executive Producer

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Dave O'Connor

Executive Producer

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Justin Wilkes

Executive Producer

Abstract: The Art of Design

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

Orignal Language

en

Seasons

2

Genre

Documentary

Status

Ended

Release Data

2017-02-10

Production Companies

Tremolo Productions, RadicalMedia

Streaming Network

Netflix

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