My guest today is the host of one of the most successful podcasts on the planet. To say I was a little nervous to have him on is a major understatement.
I wanted him to walk away from our chat feeling as if I’d done my homework and had presented him and his work in the best possible light. I think I accomplished my goal.
His name is Roman Mars, and he’s the host of the 99% Invisible podcast.
And his new book, co-written with Kurt Kohlstedt, is called The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design.
With deeply researched entries and beautiful line drawings throughout, The 99% Invisible City will captivate devoted fans of the podcast and anyone curious about design, urban environments, and the unsung marvels of the world around them.
I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Roman and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.
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In today’s episode, I ask Roman about:
- The conspicuous and inconspicuous aspects of design
- The good and bad for cities when it comes to outdoor advertising
- We’ll dive into infrastructure and architecture
- And plenty more!
Roman’s New Book
You can order your copy of The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design right now.
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Roman in Action
Books Roman Recommends
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
Moon Palace (Contemporary American Fiction) by Paul Auster
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