UDx 2018 recap
The producers of the Utah Design Exhibit (UDx) would like to extend a thank you to every exhibitor, vendor, sponsor and attendee who participated in UDx 2018 and made it such a success. Experiencing so many exceptional pieces of furniture and wonderful people in one venue for a night of music, drinks and design celebration is the ultimate reward for the work we put into the show. I would like to thank Dave and Jude from Clubhouse SLC for hosting the event these past two years. The Prairie-School style mansion situated near the east bench on South Temple, which previously housed the Ladies’ Literary Club, provides the perfect setting for the appreciation of art in all its various forms.
UDx 2018 ran from 4 to 10 pm on Friday, October 5th and saw an attendance of nearly 300 people with 12 exhibitors including both students and professionals. Exhibited furniture ranged from Danish settees, Shaker sewing tables, designer floor speakers and objets d’art. I was so pleased to see the variety of designs present at the show and am filled with anticipation to see what we acquire for the 2019 exhibit.
During my time as a furniture builder I’ve met many people far more intelligent and capable than I. I’m excited to be able to organize these people into a single exhibit to showcase their talent to the public in a classic setting, and I’m excited for the plans we have for the future of the show. Through the show we will develop a network of professionals and students involved in furniture, interior and product design and architecture. We will provide a link to consumers, buyers and designers through the exhibition of individual builders and their products and designs.
The talent of our fine furniture builders goes unnoticed as consumers turn to cheap, manufactured furniture that, while providing utility at an affordable rate, falls short of imbuing the living space with a sense of quality and authenticity. Often times I find myself stopping to gaze at the Maloof rocker sitting pretty in the corner of my living room, or the tiger-grained oak cabinet hanging above my desk that gives off a rich luster from the oil and wax finish. I feel inspired when I am home and living amongst the furnishings that have had so much thought and effort put into them.
Details for the 2019 exhibit are currently in planning stages and will be announced once final plans are made. In the mean time, enjoy these photos of the 2018 exhibit taken by Clubhouse SLC co-owner Dave Brewer.
- Chris Proctor, Director.
