Design Movies

Borrowed From Nature explores the rich and complex history of Japanese gardens in western Canada. Through the principles and design philosophy of...

Documentary about an eclectic group of students from all corners of the planet at one of the world's top industrial design schools in Sweden's...

The film about Max Bill (1908-1994) moves between the dynamic fields of art, aesthetics and politics. Max Bill was probably the most important swiss...

This film is about patient and dedicated teaching, about learning to look and visualize in order to design, about the importance of drawing. It is...

Up until just over 30 years ago, when the desktop computer debuted, the whole design production process would have been done primarily by hand, and...

Peter Engelhardt - aptly named “PENG” - has dedicated his entire life to good design: as a renowned designer as well as a collector of...

Elizabeth concerns the life and work of calligrapher, typographer, and graphic designer Elizabeth Friedlander. The film takes an essay form,...

Class Acts is a feature-length documentary tracing the genesis of Singapore's creative scene in the '90s through intimate conversations with its...

A short documentary on what design actually means and how it can generate lasting, positive change in our individual lives and our collective world....

A documentary film exploring the origin, evolution, and lasting impact of one of Rochester, NY's most recognizable symbols. From its creation in the...

Confidential report on designer Dino Gavina's showroom created by Carlo Scarpa between 1961 and 1963. Restoration details and stills from a 1985 film...

An examination of the Olivetti store in Venice, Piazza San Marco -- a true icon of Italian architecture of the twentieth century restored in the...

Synonymous with elegant quality fabrics, cuts and leather craftsmanship, Made in Italy explores the influence Italy has on the global fashion market,...

Yin Honqiang, a master carpenter from Jiangyin, has been working with wood for over 50 years. Along with his son and his grandson, they create...

A documentary on the life and work of the American designer, Walter Dorwin Teague. It's the story of a poor young farm boy who travels to New York...

Goodwin & Goodwin are a creative sign company based in North London — an eclectic, international team of architects, designers,...

A look at how form, color, smell, consistency, the sounds made during eating, manufacturing technique, history and stories influence food design.

"Spontaneous Generation, 10 years of Design in Mexico" is a visual and investigative work that casually recounts the events of the creative...

The life of Swedish designer Wanja Djanaieff is explored in this documentary made from 25 years of material recorded by her son.

An inspiring look at how ordinary people can transform society problems through small acts of volunteering, kindness and community actions.