About Roman

Bio

From its humble beginnings in his home, Roman Mars’ podcast and radio show 99% Invisible accumulated hundreds of millions of downloads and a massive following to become a broadcast and internet phenomenon. Its premise -- 10-30 minute episodes focused on a single compelling story about design-- subverts public radio’s reliance on long, strictly formatted shows, and has garnered international praise. Over a series of four runaway crowdsourced fundraising campaigns, Mars generated over $3 million, becoming the most successful crowdfunded journalist in Kickstarter history. He is also the co-founder of Radiotopia from PRX, a collective of fiercely independent, award-winning podcasts. His TED main stage talk about flag design has sparked over 120 flag redesign efforts across the globe.

I'm passionate about

Pizza. I wish I was eating a pizza now.

An idea worth spreading

Story is the universal language of design.

Things you might not know

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