Roman Mars · Arts & Culture

99% Invisible

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.

Episodes

Home environments reveal surprising histories behind everyday objects and architectural features. Window taxes in 18th-century Europe led to the common practice of bricking up windows to avoid progressive taxation, while the persistent myth of "fan death" in Korea highlights cultural anxieties surrounding household app...