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Design Is One: Lella & Massimo Vignelli

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A portrait of two of the world's most influential designers, whose work encompasses everything from graphics and interiors to corporate identities.

Critics Reviews

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Mark Feeney Boston Globe 10/31/2013
2.5/4
You may not recognize the Vignelli name, but you certainly recognize their designs. Go to Full Review Dave McGinn Globe and Mail 10/11/2013
2/4
Unfortunately, the filmmakers sometimes fail to provide much in the way of context. Go to Full Review Miriam Bale New York Times 10/11/2013
3.5/5
This smart documentary is occasionally clunky technically, but the directors, Roberto Guerra and Kathy Brew, include perceptive visual details ... Go to Full Review Kevin Jagernauth The Playlist 10/12/2013
C
Haphazard and on the edge of half-hearted, the documentary always feels like a sketch rather than a finished design. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/02/2015 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. See more 11/04/2014 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. See more Michael L @GonzoFlix 10/06/2014 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kathy Brew

Director

Roberto Guerra

Director

Roberto Guerra

Cinematographer

Roberto Guerra

Film Editing

Pauchi Sasaki

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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