Blueprints are cool for the same reason a lot of art is cool. You can’t quite wrap your head around what you’re looking at. It’s something clearly full of planning and purpose, but there’s ...

Rob Walker writes about the new Netflix documentary series “Abstract: The Art of Design,” which profiles designers from a variety of fields.

In its six-episode Season 2, “Abstract” focuses on a half dozen individuals in various corners of the design world, across bioengineering, digital products, and typography.

Although Abstract: The Art of Design season 2 occasionally borders on hagiography—especially in the case of Oxman and former Instagram head of design Ian Spalter—it’s never off-putting.

“Abstract: The Art of Design” premiered as part of the Docuseries Showcase at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Stay on top of the latest film and TV news! Sign up for our email newsletters here.

How abstract art, graphic design and point cloud tech combine in unique indie game Dreams of Another. ... But abstract art is a rare example where such clashing of freedoms doesn't occur.