Abstract: The Art of Design

S01E05: 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.

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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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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.

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