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Brilliantly Boring

2024/10/11
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Roman Mars recounts the origin story of 99% Invisible, revealing how a meeting with designers and a quote from Bruce Mao's book 'Massive Change', inspired the show's name and focus on unnoticed design elements.
  • The show's name, 99% Invisible, was inspired by a quote from Bruce Mao's book, Massive Change.
  • The show's initial focus was on local architecture in San Francisco, but later expanded to all kinds of urban design.
  • Roman Mars wanted the show's title to avoid the word "design".

Shownotes Transcript

In this bonus episode, Roman unearths the surprising story behind the 99% Invisible's name and delves into the unnoticed brilliance of everyday design—from the origins of reinforced concrete to the artistry of Japan’s manhole covers. 

This episode is sponsored by PNC Bank, where “brilliantly boring” means stability that allows you to focus on what truly matters.

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