Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Besi in Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi dan Komunikasi Visual Competition Category.

BesiGrafis· 2025

Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Grafis Category

14,531

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #169388

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani

Field Notes adalah proyek yang berfokus pada konservasi, mengilustrasikan detail alam yang sering terabaikan dengan menampilkan tumbuhan asli dan ngengat dari wilayah terpencil. Setiap spesimen diamati dan didokumentasikan secara cermat di bawah pembesaran, menangkap segala sesuatu mulai dari urat daun hingga pola pada sayap ngengat. Metode menggambar ilmiah tradisional digunakan untuk merekam spesimen, kemudian disempurnakan secara digital untuk meningkatkan kedalaman dan kejelasan. Terinspirasi oleh presisi museum sejarah alam, proyek ini menawarkan perspektif jarak dekat terhadap spesimen-spesimen ini dan peran mereka dalam lingkungan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani adalah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengakuan yang bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang baik yang memenuhi persyaratan profesional dan industri yang diharapkan dari kreasi yang dirancang dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan keterampilan yang besar, spesialisasi yang tinggi, pemahaman ahli, dan kapasitas kreatif para penciptanya. Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani diharapkan menjadi kreasi yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai yang praktis dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini mengintegrasikan praktik terbaik industri dan memiliki karakteristik teknis yang kompeten yang terkait dengan pengetahuan teknis dan bakat. Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani dihormati karena ketelitiannya dan dirancang untuk memberikan peningkatan kualitas hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

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.