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Abstract: The Art of Design is a
Netflix original documentary series highlighting artists in the
field of design created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott
Dadich.
It was beautifully shot, showed a deep understanding of the various
disciplines it explored, and most importantly, it featured great
subjects. It takes you beyond blueprints into the art, science, and
philosophy of design. From how we see the world to how we impact the
world, the series goes inside the minds of the world’s greatest
designers, showcasing the most inspiring visionaries from a variety of
disciplines whose work shapes our culture and future. It was released on
Netflix on February 10, 2017. In 2019,
Netflix announced that the series had been renewed for a second
season, which was released on September 25, 2019.
The first season
featured 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.
The second season
profiled artist and architect
Olafur Eliasson, bio architect
Neri Oxman, costume designer
Ruth Carter, toy designer
Cas Holman, digital product designer
Ian Spalter and typeface designer
Jonathan Hoefler.