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Abstract: The Art of Design Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 45 mins
Designer Olafur Eliasson relies on complete envelopment of the senses to exhibit his work, with his most recent installations being Arctic ice flung down bustling streets and a sun powered by lamps at the Tate Modern.
Episode 2
Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 45 mins
Professor Neri Oxman works on developing synthetic materials that mimic natural substances while at the Media Lab at MIT to offer a design-oriented solution to the escalating ecological issues of contemporary society.
Episode 3
Ruth Carter: Costume Design
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 47 mins
Costumer Ruth E. Carter uses textiles to tell her story and talks about her African inspirations that contributed to her Oscar win for her work on Black Panther.
Episode 4
Cas Holman: Design for Play
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 46 mins
Toymaker Cas Holman creates handcrafted objects that cultivate imaginative play in children and adults alike. Holman also went on to establish the toy company Heroes Will Rise.
Episode 5
Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 46 mins
Designer Ian Spalter discusses the possibilities of new design avenues after successful campaigns for branding magnates Instagram and Nike.
Episode 6
Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 44 mins
Artist Jonathan Hoefler gets candid about this partnership with Apple and Barack Obama's campaign as the typeface artist. Later, he reveals the inspiration behind his latest work.
