Documentary: Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design (2017)

Designing to solve a problem for someone.

Reflection
A look into the art of designing footwear (especially shoes) through the eyes of Tinker Hatfield. Tinker's vision of designing for the future, adding meaning and capturing stories is imbibed in all his creations. His story sheds light on the importance of studying the subject and its needs (i.e. the users feet in the realm of footwear design). It also captures the sacrifice, effort and time that goes behind making remarkable designs.

Documentary Details
'Tinker Hatfield's Footwear Design' is the second episode of a Netflix original documentary series called 'Abstract: The Art of Design'. The series highlights artists in the field of design. The series was created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich.
Series Name and Year: Abstract: The Art of Design and 2017
Creator: Scott Dadich
Episode Name: Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design
Episode Director: Brian Oakes
Episode Writer: Chris Chuang (story consultant)
Episode Cinematography: Clair Popkin
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh

Documentary Series Trailer

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About Tinker Hatfield

Tinker Linn Hatfield, Jr., (born April 30, 1952, Hillsboro, Oregon) is an American designer of numerous Nike athletic shoe models like Air Jordan 3, the twentieth anniversary Air Jordan XX, and other athletic sneakers including the world's first "cross training" shoes, the Nike Air Trainer. He is one of Fortune magazine's "100 Most Influential Designers" of the 20th century.







 



(Extra) Designers Lane

A TEDxPortland talk by Tinker Hatfield in 2011.

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Post Sources
Netflix Documentary Series: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80057883
Documentary Details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract:_The_Art_of_Design
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6418656/?ref_=ttep_ep2
Document Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/DYaq2sWTWAA
Tinker Hatfield's Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tinker_Hatfield.jpg
About Tinker Hatfield: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Hatfield
Designers Lane Video: https://youtu.be/chhymGE3Xb4

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Inspiring Documentary: Christoph Niemann: Illustration (2017)

An illustrator's take on the idea of abstraction and the creative process. 

Personal Reflection 
"A sheet of paper,
A stroke, a sign,
A dream, a vision,
To say, to convey,
When words fade away." #PoeticWithHope 

Documentary Details
'Christoph Niemann: Illustration' is the first episode of a Netflix original documentary series called 'Abstract: The Art of Design'. The series highlights artists in the field of design. The series was created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich.

Series Name and Year: Abstract: The Art of Design and 2017
Creator: Scott Dadich
Episode Name: Christoph Niemann: Illustration
Episode Director: Morgan Neville 

Documentary Series Trailer

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About Christoph Niemann

Christoph Niemann (born 1970 in Waiblingen, West Germany) is an illustrator, graphic designer, and (co-)author of several books including some children's books. He studied at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart under Heinz Edelmann. After his studies in Germany, he moved to New York City in 1997. His work has appeared on the covers of The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine and American Illustration, and has won awards from AIGA, the Art Directors Club and American Illustration. Niemann is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale. He has been a speaker at Design Indaba Conference twice, in 2006 and 2013.


(Extra) Designers Lane
Christoph Niemann talks about his work and process at Design Indaba Conference 2013.

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Post Sources/Credits
Netflix Documentary Series Link: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80057883
Documentary Details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract:_The_Art_of_Design
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6397576/?ref_=ttep_ep1
Document Series Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/DYaq2sWTWAA
Christoph Niemann's Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christoph_Niemann_(2).jpg
About Christoph Niemann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christoph_Niemann
Designers Lane Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQQES8EjoNo


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Inspiring Documentary: BBC - Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up To Shyness (2018)

A BBC documentary on shyness and social anxiety hosted by stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert.

Personal Reflection 

Are you a shy person ? Do you feel nervous around people ? Is social anxiety stopping you from achieving your dreams ?
I invite you to take this insightful ride with Rhod Gilbert to know more about and getting the best out of shyness.  

Documentary Details
Rhod Gilbert is painfully shy. He might hide it well, but he can't even go into a cafe to buy a coffee. No joke. In fact, his social anxiety has had a massive effect on his life. Rhod's going to try find out why and what can be done. Talking to fellow shy comedian Greg Davies, other shy sufferers, and scientists, Rhod comes up with a radical solution for how we can all stand up to shyness. Rhod can stand up in front of 20,000 people and make them laugh for two hours solid. But he has always found it virtually impossible to talk to people one to one. From childhood, it has been a life-limiting condition. And in this Rhod is certainly not alone. It is estimated that nearly half the population in the UK have some manifestation of shyness and social anxiety. For many it is a minor irritation, for some it is a condition that can virtually destroy a life. 

About Rhod Gilbert 

Rhodri Paul Gilbert (born 18 October 1968) is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. Gilbert appears on television and radio panel shows, has performed stand-up on the Royal Variety Performance, and hosts a weekly show on BBC Radio Wales.

Interview with Rhod Gilbert

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Post Sources
Documentary Poster: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pb7jq
Documentary Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pb7jq
About Rhod Gilbert: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhod_Gilbert
Interview Link: https://youtu.be/mK6FXascpxI


I hope the above documentary will help you realize that it is okay to be shy. I hope it will inspire you to stand up to shyness and go after that one thing that makes you happy. 

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