We're kicking off the new year at 99pi with a fresh installment of mini-stories, including: a strange collision of mundane infrastructure and political insurrection; a graphic design history mystery dating back to the 1980s; what may be the most hated architectural design of 2021; and a record-breaking album cover design so cutting edge it cost more money to make than to buy.<a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=38474&post_type=episode">Mini-Stories: Volume 13</a>Get <a href="https://beautypill.bandcamp.com/album/instant-night">Beauty Pill's Instant Night</a>Get <a href="https://store.neworder.com/uk/blue-monday-vinyl.html">New Order's Blue Monday</a>
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Mini-Stories : Volume 14

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.