Brilliantly Boring

99% Invisible

SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars

Design, Arts

4.8 • 27.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 October 2024

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

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.

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0:00.0	Today's bonus episode of 99% invisible is proudly sponsored by PNC Bank.
0:15.3	The world's most remarkable designs are often the ones that are the most overlooked.
0:19.7	In fact, a hallmark of great design is that you don't notice it.
0:23.7	So it's important to take time to recognize how the boring things
0:27.3	spearhead the brilliance all around us.
0:29.7	PNC Bank believes in the power of reliability amidst the chaos.
0:34.5	While life may offer surprises at every turn,
0:37.2	your bank should provide a steady foundation.
0:40.1	PNC Bank is committed to being that unwavering partner, a solid foundation of support for your day-to-day life.
0:47.0	PNC Bank calls their philosophy brilliantly boring, which is a mindset I completely relate to and in an alternate reality,
0:55.2	could have been the name of the show 99% invisible, but we will get to that.
0:58.8	Embrace the beauty of dependability with PNC Bank by partnering with a bank that keeps your money
1:04.4	boring so your life doesn't have to be.
1:07.4	Find out more about how PNC's boring philosophy for your money can help deliver brilliance
1:11.4	to your life at PNC.com
1:13.4	slash brilliantly boring. PNC Bank
1:16.2	brilliantly boring since 1865.
1:18.4	PNC Bank National Association member FDIC. Member F D. D. D. I'm going to take you back into the room where it all began.
1:50.1	It was 2010 and the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects
1:54.0	approached the radio station where I was working KALW 91.7
1:58.0	about co-producing a series of short one to two minute stories
2:02.0	about local architecture.
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