Podcast
99% Invisible
The book was highlighted across several episodes for its focus on how design influences children’s independence and play, with Roman Mars and author Alexandra Lange noting its subtitle and linking it to examples from Sesame Street and public space design. It was referenced when discussing the flexibility of blocks in early education, the history of playgrounds, and Robert Moses’s rejection of a major play concept, illustrating its relevance to urbanism and childhood development. The hosts presented it as a valuable resource for understanding the material world’s impact on kids.
Episode: U Is for Urbanism
This book, whose subtitle references giving children independence, was mentioned in the context of discussing design and childhood. The speaker referenced a clip from Sesame Street that perfectly illustrated the book's point about empowering children through independence.
She's the author of The Design of Childhood. And like me, Alexandra loves Sesame Street.
It's right there in the subtitle of my book.
Episode: U Is for Urbanism
The subtitle of this book speaks to giving children independence, which the guest found perfectly illustrated by a clip about running an errand. The book discusses design and childhood, particularly focusing on public spaces not being hostile to teenagers.
She's the author of The Design of Childhood. And like me, Alexandra loves Sesame Street.
It's right there in the subtitle of my book.