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Design Is One: Lella & Massimo Vignelli

2012 1h 20m Documentary List
50% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
A portrait of two of the world's most influential designers, whose work encompasses everything from graphics and interiors to corporate identities.

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Mark Feeney Boston Globe You may not recognize the Vignelli name, but you certainly recognize their designs. Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 31, 2013 Full Review Dave McGinn Globe and Mail Unfortunately, the filmmakers sometimes fail to provide much in the way of context. Rated: 2/4 Oct 11, 2013 Full Review Miriam Bale New York Times This smart documentary is occasionally clunky technically, but the directors, Roberto Guerra and Kathy Brew, include perceptive visual details ... Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 11, 2013 Full Review Kevin Jagernauth The Playlist Haphazard and on the edge of half-hearted, the documentary always feels like a sketch rather than a finished design. Rated: C Oct 12, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Yes, a little technically clunky and not picture perfect filmography, but what wonderful insight into the lives of such wonderful designers. I learned a lot from watching this. Every designer must watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member It may not be perfect, but I can't imagine this film not being an inspiration to any designer. I thought the production was fitting to Vignelli's minimal design aesthetic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review michael l I have to agree with Mr. Marsh at the Village Voice, who wrote "The film lacks the elegance of form required to honor its subject." That said, it was still a fairly insightful and educational look at the works of the Vignellis. I came into it not knowing that much about this extraordinary couple and now I have a fairly good understanding of their contribution to design and their influence on society. The film accomplished the goal of bringing their lives and work to life for me. Because of that, I give it four stars. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A portrait of two of the world's most influential designers, whose work encompasses everything from graphics and interiors to corporate identities.
Director
Kathy Brew, Roberto Guerra
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.4K
Runtime
1h 20m