Abstract: The Art of Design

Season 2

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A look beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world.

Where to Watch Season 2

6 Episodes

Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art
E1
Olafur Eliasson: The Design of ArtOlafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at the Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.
Neri Oxman: Bio-Architechture
E2
Neri Oxman: Bio-ArchitechtureCan we design our way out of an ecological crisis? At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature.
Ruth Carter: Costume Design
E3
Ruth Carter: Costume DesignA visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design for "Black Panther."
Cas Holman: Design for Play
E4
Cas Holman: Design for PlayAs founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, Cas Holman crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids (and adults) to play creatively.
Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design
E5
Ian Spalter: Digital Product DesignOn the heels of leading influential projects for Nike and Instagram, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.
Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface
E6
Jonathan Hoefler: TypefaceWhile researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obama's "Change" campaign and more.