99% Invisible

by Roman Mars · · ·

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.

487- Atlas Obscura April 20, 2022
We visit the site of one of the most infamous lost expeditions and the home of all the lost luggage.
486- Rumble Strip April 13, 2022
Every year in the spring, small towns throughout New England host their annual town meeting. Town meetings take place in high school gyms or town halls, and anyone can come.
486- Rumble Strip April 13, 2022
Every year in the spring, small towns throughout New England host their annual town meeting. Town meetings take place in high school gyms or town halls, and anyone can come.
485- Murder Most Fowl April 5, 2022
While urban parks are safe havens for birds, parks are often surrounded by condos and hotels and office buildings with floor-to-ceiling windows. And these all-glass building facades are the absolute worst for migrating birds. Because unlike people, birds don’t really understand glass.
485- Murder Most Fowl April 5, 2022
While urban parks are safe havens for birds, parks are often surrounded by condos and hotels and office buildings with floor-to-ceiling windows. And these all-glass building facades are the absolute worst for migrating birds. Because unlike people, birds don’t really understand glass.
So why don't we have mouth Roombas? Is the universe full of chickens? What scientific advances are happening? What was the first internet purchase? How do I convince my parents to let me check a bag? What is Twitter? What's the difference between a telescope and a camera? Are sea …
So why don't we have mouth Roombas? Is the universe full of chickens? What scientific advances are happening? What was the first internet purchase? How do I convince my parents to let me check a bag? What is Twitter? What's the difference between a telescope and a camera? Are sea …
483- Grid Locked March 22, 2022
In February 2021, Texas suffered an intense winter storm and the state power grid had a catastrophic failure that lasted many freezing cold days. To understand the situation, one has to look at the history of the grid, and how Texas came to be what we call an “energy island.”
483- Grid Locked March 22, 2022
In February 2021, Texas suffered an intense winter storm and the state power grid had a catastrophic failure that lasted many freezing cold days. To understand the situation, one has to look at the history of the grid, and how Texas came to be what we call an “energy island.”
Natalie de Blois contributed to some of the most iconic Modernist works created for corporate America, all while raising four children.
Natalie de Blois contributed to some of the most iconic Modernist works created for corporate America, all while raising four children.
We are two decades into the 21st century, yet when it comes to life online, large segments of America are still living in the 1900s.
We are two decades into the 21st century, yet when it comes to life online, large segments of America are still living in the 1900s.
480- Broken Heart Park March 8, 2022
How eminent domain was used to enforce segregation in a suburb in St. Louis and beyond
480- Broken Heart Park March 8, 2022
How eminent domain was used to enforce segregation in a suburb in St. Louis and beyond
The Columbia Journalism School recently announced the 16 winners of the 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, including According to Need, a project of 99% Invisible produced by Katie Mingle.
The Columbia Journalism School recently announced the 16 winners of the 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, including According to Need, a project of 99% Invisible produced by Katie Mingle.
478- Art Imitates Art Feb. 22, 2022
There's a small neighborhood within Shenzhen, China that is known for mass- producing copies of the most celebrated works of Western art, all painted quickly and by hand. The place is called Dafen Village.
478- Art Imitates Art Feb. 22, 2022
There's a small neighborhood within Shenzhen, China that is known for mass- producing copies of the most celebrated works of Western art, all painted quickly and by hand. The place is called Dafen Village.
477- Call of Duty: Free Feb. 16, 2022
How an airport in a small town on the west coast of Ireland changed the world economy