The BEST episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design season 2

Every episode of Abstract: The Art of Design season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Abstract: The Art of Design season 2!

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: 12/15/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design
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8.17
42 votes

#1 - Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2019

While researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obama's "Change" campaign and more.

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Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture
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8.03
63 votes

#2 - Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2019

Can we design our way out of an ecological crisis? At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature.

Directors: Morgan Neville
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Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art
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8.02
62 votes

#3 - Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2019

Olafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at the Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.

Directors: Jason Zeldes
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Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design
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7.58
52 votes

#4 - Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2019

On the heels of leading influential projects for Nike and Instagram, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.

Directors: Scott Dadich
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Ruth Carter: Costume Design
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7.23
52 votes

#5 - Ruth Carter: Costume Design

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2019

A visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design for "Black Panther."

Directors: Claudia Woloshin
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Cas Holman: Design for Play
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7.03
39 votes

#6 - Cas Holman: Design for Play

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2019

As founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, Cas Holman crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids (and adults) to play creatively.

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