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Abstract: The Art of Design is a Netflix original documentary series highlighting artists in the field of design. It was released on Netflix on February 10, 2017.[2][3] The series was created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich.[4]

The first season profiled illustrator Christoph Niemann, Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, stage designer Es Devlin, architect Bjarke Ingels, automotive designer Ralph Gilles, graphic designer Paula Scher, photographer Platon, and interior designer Ilse Crawford.[5]

In 2019, Netflix announced that the series had been renewed for a second season, which was released on September 25, 2019.[6]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
26September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
11"Christoph Niemann: Illustration"Morgan NevilleFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
22"Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design"Brian OakesFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
33"Es Devlin: Stage Design"Brian OakesFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
44"Bjarke Ingels: Architecture"Morgan NevilleFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
55"Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design"Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
66"Paula Scher: Graphic Design"Richard PressFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
77"Platon: Photography"Richard PressFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
88"Ilse Crawford: Interior Design"Sarina RomaFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)

Season 2 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byOriginal release date
91"Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art"Jason ZeldesSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
102"Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture"Morgan NevilleSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
113"Ruth Carter: Costume Design"Claudia WoloshinSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
124"Cas Holman: Design for Play"Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
135"Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design"Scott DadichSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)
146"Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design"Brian OakesSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)

References

  1. ^ "Mark Mothersbaugh to Score 'The LEGO Ninjago Movie'". Film Music Reporter. February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Dadich, Scott. "A NEW SERIES ABOUT THE VISIONARY DESIGNERS WHO SHAPE OUR WORLD". WIRED. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  3. ^ "What's New on Netflix: February 2017". Vulture. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  4. ^ "Meet the Designers Featured in Netflix's New Series 'Abstract: The Art of Design' - Format Magazine". 6 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Netflix launches new documentary series Abstract: The Art of Design with a stellar lineup". It's Nice That. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  6. ^ Barber, Megan (2019-09-23). "Netflix's 'Abstract: The Art of Design' returns for Season 2 this week". Curbed. Retrieved 2020-07-18.

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