Abstract: The Art of Design
2017–2019 · Netflix · 45 min · 2 seasons
S02E06 · Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design
Wed, 25 Sept, 10:00 pm
While researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obama's "Change" campaign and more.
About
In Abstract: The Art of Design, 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.
Episodes
- E01
Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art
Wed, 25 Sept· 45 minOlafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at the Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.
- E02
Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture
Wed, 25 Sept· 45 minCan we design our way out of an ecological crisis? At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature.
- E03
Ruth Carter: Costume Design
Wed, 25 Sept· 47 minA visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design for "Black Panther".
- E04
Cas Holman: Design for Play
Wed, 25 Sept· 46 minAs founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, Cas Holman crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids (and adults) to play creatively.
- E05
Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design
Wed, 25 Sept· 46 minOn the heels of leading influential projects for Nike and Instagram, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.
- E06
Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design
Wed, 25 Sept· 44 minWhile researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Apple, Obama's "Change" campaign and more.
