The BEST episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design season 1

Every episode of Abstract: The Art of Design season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design season 1!

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

Last Updated: 9/20/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Platon: Photography
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8.26
122 votes

#1 - Platon: Photography

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/2017

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.

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Bjarke Ingels: Architecture
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8.22
142 votes

#2 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2017

Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

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Paula Scher: Graphic Design
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8.15
127 votes

#3 - Paula Scher: Graphic Design

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2017

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

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Christoph Niemann: Illustration
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7.89
274 votes

#4 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2017

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

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Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
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7.74
202 votes

#5 - Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2017

Tinker Hatfield's background in architecture and athletics sparked his game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the iconic Air Jordan series.

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Es Devlin: Stage Design
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7.69
178 votes

#6 - Es Devlin: Stage Design

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2017

Stage designer Es Devlin crafts evocative sets for concerts, operas, plays and runway shows using light, film, sculpture -- and even rain.

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Ilse Crawford: Interior Design
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7.38
102 votes

#7 - Ilse Crawford: Interior Design

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2017

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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Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design
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7.35
111 votes

#8 - Ralph Gilles: Automotive Design

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2017

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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