Designers have been refining the semi-finalist flags to incorporate Utahns’ choices about colors and symbols. For example, Southern Utah residents preferred rich, deep reds over oranges to represent the region’s distinctive red rock landscape, while Tribal leaders encouraged stars or other representations of the state’s eight sovereign nations.

More than 250 volunteer hours were invested by artists and designers to fine-tune designs based on public comments. On Nov. 10, the Utah State Flag Task Force will consider a handful of final designs, and then select a final flag for Legislative vote.