I designed the memorial retrospective catalogue for Jon Imber, produced for the Danforth Art Museum and structured as a traditional monograph with an extended essay by Katherine French. The publication required a quiet and respectful design approach that allowed both the writing and the artwork to unfold at an unhurried pace.

For the essay section, I developed a flowing text layout with images woven into the narrative at measured intervals, supporting the rhythm of the long-form scholarship without interruption. This approach allowed the writing to remain central while maintaining a close visual connection to the work being discussed.

The plates section followed a more classical fine-arts structure, with clean spreads, paired works, and restrained typography. A full-spread cover image was selected for its emotional resonance and compositional strength, providing an immediate and immersive entry point into Imber’s world.

Overall, the design was intended to be understated and elegant, remaining faithful to the contemplative character of Imber’s work and the reflective nature of the retrospective.