Abstract: The Art of Design: Season 2

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S.2, Ep. 3 'Ruth Carter: Costume Design' Ruth Carter was the focus of the film. She's an African American designer and most of the clothes she designed were for films with an African-American 90's style. The film was about how we can tell someone's personality through their clothing. The film was mainly about black culture and showed culture through clothing, like using an African flag as a necklace for example. It was also about how people react and treat black people in movies and in life and how they react to their clothing from their culture. Ruth Carter said we should wear clothes that make us feel like ourselves, comfortable and confident. In 2019 Ruth made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Oscar for the best costume design for her work in 'Black Panther'. Sometimes it's really reflective from the outside (what people are wearing, dirty or new or expensive or cheap). You can picture their lifestyle and history. Make or wear clothes that are "you". It will make you look and feel better! I also learnt about black culture and clothes. Ruth Carter talked about the films she made clothes for and she also talked about her lifestyle and what she does on a day to day basis and how she gets inspiration for her work (looking at people's clothes on the street and how they wear them). I would recommend this film to people interested in interior design/costume design, to inspire them about different cultures and history of fashion and maybe if they liked this episode, then they might like to watch the whole series. Review by Iona M. (Age 12 yrs.)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Keith S

S.2 Ep.3 'Ruth Carter: Costume Design' Ruth Carter was the focus of the film and it was in fashion and because she's African American, most of the clothes she designed for films were African-American 90's style and 90's was her era. She was asked questions about the films she made clothes for, her life and what she does on a day to day basis. They asked her questions in her fashion workshop and sometimes she goes about town and shows us peoples outfits and how their outfits inspire her to make her own. She talked about old African movies and fashion and how culture is really important and how this is shown in clothes and accessories. It was pretty entertaining, but there was a lot of talking, which is okay because it is a documentary. I'm not so keen on documentaries but this one was okay. I also loved the style of the documentary. The documentary was about how we can tell someone's personality through their clothing. The film was mainly about black culture and showing culture through clothing, like using an African flag as a necklace for example. It was also about how people react and treat black people in movies and in life and how we react to clothing from other cultures. Ruth Carter said we should wear clothes that make us feel like ourselves, comfortable and confident. In 2019 Ruth made history by becoming the first African-American to win the Oscar for the best costume design for her work in "Black Panther". I liked when they were talking about old iconic African-American movies and culture and what they wore in the 90's era when they started baggy clothing trends and Zoot Suits. I found it interesting when Ruth was saying she looks and observes people on the street (their clothing, how old their clothing is or how new and luxurious). She gets her ideas for clothing from these people. Carter said "It's like an artist with a painting, it's never finished". I liked this quote because whenever I make or draw something, I never feel like it's finished and I keep adding and adding to it because I'm never happy with it, so this quote seems relatable. "You have to see what you don't want sometimes to know what you do want". I also really liked this quote as well for the same reason. Review by Iona M. (aged 12 yrs.)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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كيف يعمل خيال المصممين الذين يشكلون العالم من حولنا؟ وثائقي يصحبك في حلقات تستكشف ما وراء الرسومات التصميمية المعقدة عن مبادئ التصميم في مختلف المجالات والتخصصات بأسلوب مبسط. ويتوغّلْ في عقول أكثر المصمّمين ابتكارًا في مجموعة متنوعة من المجالات؛ لنتعرّف على كيفية تأثير التصميم على كل وجه من وجوه الحياة.

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01/09/23

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It's a series of jaw dropping, inspiring and world changing people passionately and discretely building the world of tomorrow. Absolutely recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Neri Oxman

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Episode 1

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art

Olafur Eliasson creates sensory-rich immersive installations, including a lamp-lit sun at Tate Modern and chunks of Arctic ice on city streets.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture

At the MIT Media Lab, professor Neri Oxman cultivates new materials that emulate nature, opening up the possibility of designing the way out of an ecological crisis.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Ruth Carter: Costume Design

A visual storyteller and frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Ruth E. Carter won an Oscar for her Afrofuturistic costume design in "Black Panther."

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Cas Holman: Design for Play

Cas Holman, founder of toy company Heroes Will Rise, crafts tools and objects designed to inspire kids -- and adults -- to play creatively.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design

On the heels of leading influential projects for Instagram and Nike, Ian Spalter explains the process of experimenting with new product designs.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design

While researching vintage watches as inspiration for a new font, Jonathan Hoefler delves into his work for Obama's "Change" campaign, Apple and more.

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Abstract can often be enlightening and inspiring, but...much of this series feels like the finely-produced bit of marketing to which these individuals' contributions often contribute.

Rated: B-

Sep 26, 2019

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Victor Pineyro

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Netflix's most underrated documentary series. The way the episodes emulate the art of the person it focuses on is impressive. Props to the artists, and to the filmmakers that so greatly encapsulate their art. Full review in Spanish

Rated: 8/10

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Kahron Spearman

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Abstract is a celebration of the beauty of design, the people who create, and human progress.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 1, 2019

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Executive Producer: Morgan Neville
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 25, 2019

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