July 2017
Local designer Brent Courtney acknowledged the panoply of design disciplines in SLUG’s inaugural Local Design Issue. Drawing from his base of design and photography, Frost compounds his mediums with architecture (a 1st Avenue apartment building) and signage as his subjects.
Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
Art Revival: Pierpont Gallery Stroll
Tucked behind the iconic Crane building right in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Pierpont Avenue is a thriving public block with a colorful and historic past. During the next monthly Pierpont Gallery Stroll, visit Erica Smith’s collaborative jewelry space and Eric Waddington’s new Fringe Gallery. … read more
Belly of the Whale: Getting to Know Underbelly
One thing that separates Underbelly from other design teams is their dedication to client relationships. Rather than leaving the grid and coming back with a finished product, Underbelly works with their clients from start to finish. … read more
Intelligent Designers & Fabrication Evolved: Creative Services Bureau
Mark Hofeling and Matias Alvarez of Creative Services Bureau have long worked in the film industry in various capacities, and they have a very particular set of skills: they can design, implement and create things, especially for one-off, client-based projects. … read more
Movie Review: The Beguiled
It takes The Beguiled a while to reveal its darker aspect, but when it does, we’re treated to a morbidly comedic thriller. … read more
Man of the Museum: Tim Lee of the Natural History...
Exhibits Manager & Senior Exhibit Designer Tim Lee has been designing exhibits for NHMU for 14 years, in what Lee refers to as “storytelling through space.” Lee says, “I try to make the objects the stars and the stories at the center of every experience.” … read more
Beer of the Month: Femintation American Ale
The balance here is quite nice. The robust flavors and complexity of dark/roasted malt flavors work well together. The carbonation gives the body a pleasantly smooth and somewhat slick, creamy feel. … read more
Learning to Mind the Signs: The Renaissance of Salt Lake...
Jesse Allen and Mark Morris focused on the site-specific nature of the Regent Street project, aiming to create a functional public space that bares witness to SLC’s history as a vibrant and diversified community. … read more
Review: Fyxation Bicycle Company – Six Fyx
I installed Fyxation’s Six Fyx Conversion Kit onto my Fyxation Eastside bicycle. After about a month and a half of using it, I love it. … read more
X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan...
This spirit of innovative cultivation permeates everything about Table X, from its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it menu changes to the rustic-chic exposed ceiling beams and geometrically painted walls. … read more
The Salt Lake City Lettering Club: A Community for Communication
The Salt Lake City Lettering Club is a resource for lettering artists and newcomers alike to enhance their craft and create a community of like-minded people within the art scene. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Thaynan Costa
Thaynan Costa – Backslide Lipslide, Backslide Tailslide – MACBA, Barcelona, Spain … read more
