What We Do
We translate the full catalog workflow into repeatable steps that small teams can execute:
Scope & structure
define the catalog’s coverage, settle a numbering system, and draft a record field list that won’t grow out of control.
Photography & color
set up a compact studio routine that produces glare-controlled, color-true images for print and web.
Discoverable today, collectible tomorrow.
How It Works
Start with scope. Decide what’s in, what’s out, and who the catalog serves—collectors, curators, or the general public.
Normalize records. Fill the metadata workbook and lock your authority controls before designers touch layout.
Secure images. Request or create photography with the spec sheet, run a quick color check, and package assets by record number.
Draft narrative. Use the writing kit to form a thesis, select quotes, and align terms with your records.
Build the layout. Drop text and images into templates, check master pages, and keep an eye on callouts and folios.
Advantages for Your Business
Professional polish
that attracts serious buyers and reassures lenders and partners.
Operational efficiency
from templates, trackers, and checklists that shorten meetings and reduce rework.
Brand consistency
across print and digital editions—same records, same voice, same quality.
About Us
We are a small group of art-world practitioners: a registrar who obsesses over clean provenance chains, a designer who loves master pages and calm grids, a photographer who cares more about surface and color than gear, and a writer who believes scholarship can be precise and readable. We test in real conditions—tight timelines, shared drives, mixed-OS teams—and we refine templates after each trial so you benefit from hard-won experience. We respect artists, lenders, and readers by reducing friction: fewer mysteries, more clarity.
Method > mythology
You get reasoning and standards, not just software screenshots.
Interoperability by default
Authority control and export views keep your data moving between systems without hand edits.
Do I need premium design software?
No. We include templates for InDesign and Affinity, plus a Canva Pro variant. Choose what your team can maintain.
Can I use my existing records?
Yes. Map your columns to the metadata workbook. The authority-control notes help resolve duplicates and mixed units.
Is this legal advice?
No. Rights training is practical guidance, not legal counsel. For complex cases, consult qualified professionals.
Will my images print correctly?
Follow the color routine and export presets and you’ll meet most printer specs. We include a plain-language job ticket to send with files.
Can I publish digital-only?
Absolutely. The workflow includes accessible PDF/EPUB guidance and structured data for search.
Ready to Build a Catalog You’re Proud Of?
Pick your goal—highlights, fair companion, monograph-lite, or online-first—download the appropriate kit, and follow the sequence. You’ll move from scattered files to a coherent, press-ready publication your artists and clients will happily share.
