Field Notes Botanische Illustration by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Botanische Illustration by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Eisen in Grafikdesign Competition Category.

EisenGrafik· 2025

Field Notes Botanische Illustration

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Grafik Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Botanische Illustration

Feldnotizen ist ein naturschutzorientiertes Projekt, das die oft übersehenen Details der Natur illustriert und heimische Pflanzen sowie Nachtfalter aus abgelegenen Regionen hervorhebt. Jedes Exemplar wird sorgfältig unter Vergrößerung beobachtet und dokumentiert, wobei alles von den Blattadern bis zu den Mustern auf den Flügeln eines Nachtfalters erfasst wird. Traditionelle wissenschaftliche Zeichenmethoden werden eingesetzt, um die Exemplare festzuhalten, die anschließend digital verfeinert werden, um Tiefe und Klarheit zu verstärken. Inspiriert von der Präzision naturhistorischer Museen bietet das Projekt eine detaillierte Nahansicht dieser Exemplare und ihrer Rolle in der Umwelt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Field Notes Botanische Illustration ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Field Notes Botanische Illustration wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Field Notes Botanische Illustration wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

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.