Abstract: The Art of Design

S01E03: 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.

Overview

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

Episodes

Christoph Niemann: Illustration

S01E01 Christoph Niemann: Illustration

February 10, 2017 10.0 47 min
From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.
Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

S01E02 Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

February 10, 2017 10.0 42 min
Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.
Es Devlin: Stage Design

S01E03 Es Devlin: Stage Design

February 10, 2017 10.0 43 min
Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.
Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

S01E04 Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

February 10, 2017 9.5 45 min
Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.
Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

S01E05 Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

February 10, 2017 7.5 48 min
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.
Paula Scher: Graphic Design

S01E06 Paula Scher: Graphic Design

February 10, 2017 9.3 41 min
Graphic designer Paula Scher paints with words, developing the visual language of iconic brands and institutions around the world.
Platon: Photography

S01E07 Platon: Photography

February 10, 2017 9.3 44 min
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.
Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

S01E08 Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

February 10, 2017 8.0 42 min
Interior designer Ilse Crawford creates spaces and objects that engage the senses and promote well-being, from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture.

You May Also Like

Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question

Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question

2022 6.4
The Power of Nightmares

The Power of Nightmares

2004 8.1
Chef's Table

Chef's Table

2015 7.8
The Mind, Explained

The Mind, Explained

2019 7.5
La Mante

La Mante

2017 6.9
Headspace Guide to Meditation

Headspace Guide to Meditation

2021 7.8