Illustrator Christoph Niemann discusses his career path, his creative process, and how he functions as an artist in the cities he has lived in.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but often the two work best together.

From books and manuals to storefronts and traffic signs, illustration is an important part of the world around us.

Christoph Niemann is the subject of this episode of the Netflix docuseries, Abstract: the Art of Design.

Niemann is an illustrator and graphic designer. He has authored several children's books and created illustrations for publications like The New Yorker.

Working across many print and online mediums, Niemann discusses the interactive nature of his work and how his surroundings influence his art.