Ep. 195: Clever Extra - Beyond Boomerang: Peeking Beneath the Surface of Era-Defining Patterns

<p>On this Clever Extra, we peek under the surface of the most defining patterns of the last century. Formica is a decorative laminate so ubiquitous its patterns have come to serve as a record of history and visual representation of our collective consciousness through the years. Meghan Howell, Creative Director with Formica, and Art Director and Editor of the book <em>Beyond Boomerang: A Celebration of 110 Years of Formica Patterns by Shawn Patrick Tubb, </em>takes us on the Formica team’s investigative mission into the backstories, and shares the revelations, controversies, and questions contained within our most recognizable surfaces.</p><br><p><a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ep-195-formica" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Images, links and more from Meghan!</a></p><br><p>Please visit <a href="https://www.formica.com/en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Formica.com</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.formica.com/en-us/campaigns/110th-anniversary/beyond-boomerang" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Beyond Boomerang: A Celebration of 110 Years of Formica Patterns by Shawn Patrick Tubb.</em></a></p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a>,</p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</