Ivy Naté

The Brief & Strategic Challenge

Ivy Naté is a contemporary fine artist living and working in New York City. I was brought in to direct the design and production of her inaugural monograph, Ivy Naté Volume 1: 2016–2018.

The project brought together a diverse collection of artwork, handwritten notes, sketches, and quotes that needed to become a cohesive publication while keeping the artwork at the center of the experience. The book also needed to meet the expectations of fine art collectors through its materials, construction, and print production.

Editorial Design & Production

The book design uses a restrained editorial approach that gives the artwork and the artist's sketches room to stand on their own. Typography, sequencing, spacing, and image scale were carefully considered to create a rhythm across the 80-page publication.

The finished book is a perfect-bound hardcover wrapped in white cloth with a custom white-foil embossed cover. A vellum signature page, individually numbered and signed by the artist, was incorporated into the publication as part of its limited-edition format.

The project also included a modular suite of promotional print collateral supporting studio outreach and gallery exhibitions.

The Outcome

The completed monograph was released as a limited edition of 150 copies, documenting the artist's work from 2016–2018 in a format designed for collectors and gallery presentation.

The book and supporting collateral gave Ivy Naté a considered print presence for exhibitions, studio outreach, and the ongoing documentation of her work.