Utah state flag redesign
Evolution
Current Utah flag
Utah did away with the "seal on a bedsheet". Their new design, while streets ahead of its predecessor, still feels a bit corporate and designed by committee. It also relies on a generic red, white, and blue palette.
Design and symbolism
My redesign makes it more distinctly Utah. I’ve ditched the red, white, and blue in favor of a palette of blue, black, and yellow. By removing the hexagon and simplifying the mountains, I’ve created a more organic design that feels more Utah.
Mountain landscape
Even simplified, the mountain landscape of Utah is recognised.
The Beehive
Long-associated with Utah, the beehive and the honey bee become distinct and central to the design.
Unique colors
Changing from generic "Red, White and Blue" to a unique pallette of blue, yellow and black gives the state a design framework to get around. The black and yellow represent the bee and added to the blue, creates a visually pleasing and distinct scheme.
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia on which these federal divisions are drawn and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present.