Field Notes Botanisk Illustration by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Botanisk Illustration by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Jern in Grafik, Illustration og Visuel Kommunikationsdesign Competition Category.

JernGrafik· 2025

Field Notes Botanisk Illustration

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Grafik Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Botanisk Illustration

Field Notes er et bevaringsfokuseret projekt, der illustrerer naturens ofte oversete detaljer og fremhæver indfødte planter og natsommerfugle fra fjerntliggende regioner. Hvert eksemplar observeres og dokumenteres omhyggeligt under forstørrelse, hvilket indfanger alt fra årerne i et blad til mønstrene på en natsommerfugls vinger. Traditionelle videnskabelige tegnemetoder bruges til at registrere eksemplarerne, som derefter forfines digitalt for at øge dybde og klarhed. Inspireret af præcisionen hos naturhistoriske museer tilbyder projektet et tæt indblik i disse eksemplarer og deres rolle i miljøet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Field Notes Botanisk Illustration er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Field Notes Botanisk Illustration forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Field Notes Botanisk Illustration respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.
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.