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.
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287- The Nut Behind the Wheel
The culture of heavily regulated, data-driven, auto-safety engineering did not always exist. In fact, for decades, automakers tried to keep data about car wrecks to themselves. They not only resisted making cars safer, they argued the very idea of a “safe car” was impossible.
286- A 700-Foot Mountain of Whipped Cream
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285- Money Makers
For a long time, anti-counterfeiting laws made it illegal to show US currency in movies. Now you can show real money, but fake money is often preferred. Creating fake money that looks real enough for film is a tough design challenge.
284- Hero Props: Graphic Design in Film & Television
Annie Atkins specializes in graphics for filmmaking, including lettering, illustrations and more -- she has designed all kinds of graphic props, including telegrams, vintage cigarette packaging, maps, love letters, books, passports and fake CIA identification cards.
282- Oyster-tecture
New York was built at the mouth of the Hudson River and one creature in particular shaped the landscape: the oyster. Over time, pollution and other environmental changes killed off that oyster population, but a new underwater landscape architecture project aims to bring them back.
281- La Sagrada Familia
The line to enter Barcelona’s most famous cathedral often stretches around the block. La Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, draws millions of visitors each year. There are a lot of Gothic churches in Spain, but this one is different.
280- Half Measures
The United States is one of just a handful of countries that that isn’t officially metric. Instead, Americans measure things our own way, in units that are basically inscrutable to non-Americans, nearly all of whom have been brought up in … Continue re...
279- The Containment Plan
It’s hard to overstate the vastness of the Skid Row neighborhood in Los Angeles. It spans roughly 50 blocks, which is about a fifth of the entire downtown area of Los Angeles. It’s very clear when you’ve entered Skid Row. … Continue reading →
278- The Athletic Brassiere
Among the most important advances in sports technology, few can compete with the invention of the sports bra. Following the passage of Title IX in 1972, women’s interest in athletics surged. But their breasts presented an obstacle.