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Field Notes Botanická ilustrace by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Botanická ilustrace by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Železná cena A' Design Award in Grafika Competition Category.


ŽelezoGrafika· 2025

Field Notes Botanická ilustrace

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Botanická ilustrace

Field Notes je projekt zaměřený na ochranu přírody, který ilustruje často přehlížené detaily přírody a zdůrazňuje původní rostliny a můry z odlehlých oblastí. Každý exemplář je pečlivě pozorován a dokumentován pod zvětšením, přičemž zachycuje vše od žilek listu až po vzory na křídlech můry. K zaznamenání exemplářů jsou použity tradiční metody vědecké kresby, které jsou následně digitálně vylepšeny pro zvýšení hloubky a jasnosti. Inspirován přesností přírodovědných muzeí nabízí projekt detailní pohled na tyto exempláře a jejich roli v životním prostředí.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

Field Notes Botanická ilustrace je vítězem Železné ceny A' Design Award, prestižního uznání udělovaného dobrým designům, které splňují profesní a průmyslové požadavky očekávané od dobře navržených výtvorů. Železní vítězové prokazují velké dovednosti, vysokou specializaci, odborné porozumění a tvůrčí kapacitu svých tvůrců. Očekává se, že Field Notes Botanická ilustrace bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a oblíbeným výtvorem, který je praktický a inovativní. Tento design, který získal Železnou cenu A' Design Award, integruje osvědčené postupy odvětví a má kompetentní technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentem. Field Notes Botanická ilustrace je vážen pro svou důkladnost a je navržen tak, aby poskytoval zlepšení kvality života, která pomáhají činit svět lepším místem.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Botanical illustration was once a crucial skill for documenting plant species, but it is becoming less common in today’s fast-paced, digital world. The collection of black line illustrations revisits the practice of careful observational drawing, making it relevant and accessible in both print and digital formats.
Dimensions & Packaging
3600 x 3600 pixels, 300dpi, RGB.
Tags
Illustration, Botanical, Nature, Education, Exhibition, Art, Science, Conservation, Envrionmental.
Production Technology
Initial illustrations were rendered in ink, then refined digitally. The final illustrations were printed on handmade, 100 percent recycled cotton paper embedded with wildflower seeds. They have been showcased in various print and digital formats across museums, gardens, and exhibits.
Design Challenge
A key challenge was illustrating dried, pressed plant specimens from museums, as they lose texture and depth once preserved. Capturing their true form while maintaining accuracy required careful observation and creative interpretation.
Research
The aim was to capture the beauty of moths and plants, blending detailed scientific illustration with a more artistic-design approach. The process involved field research, collecting specimens, and carefully studying their details before translating them into hand-drawn sketches, which were then refined digitally.

By showcasing these organisms through both a scientific and creative lens, the project encourages viewers to connect with the natural world, reflect on its beauty, and inspire its preservation.
Inspiration
The often overlooked details in nature, such as the shape of a leaf or the texture of a stem, are brought into focus through these illustrations. With the aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world, the project depicts the beauty and complexity of plant life. Inspired by herbaria and natural history museums, the project strives to document botanical specimens accurately and preserve a record for future studies. By combining traditional and digital techniques, the illustrations highlight the importance of these plants and encourage efforts to protect and preserve them.
Project Duration
Since 2020, the illustration project has been exhibited across Canada, following research at institutions, botanical gardens, and various museums.
Operation Flow
Designed to engage both academic and general audiences as educational guides, exhibition pieces, and visual assets for digital and printed media.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Seraphina Sol, 2025. All rights reserved.
Team Members
Seraphina Sol
Image Credits
Image #1: Seraphina Sol, 2025.
Image #2: Seraphina Sol, 2025.
Image #3: Seraphina Sol, 2025.
Image #4: Seraphina Sol, 2025.
Image #5: Seraphina Sol, 2025.

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