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 Wesi in Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi lan Komunikasi Visual Competition Category.

WesiGrafis· 2025

Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Grafis Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani

Field Notes iku proyèk sing fokus marang konservasi lan nggambarake detail alam sing kerep ora digatèkake, nyorot tanduran asli lan ngengat saka wilayah sing adoh. Saben spesimen diamati lan didokumentasikake kanthi tliti nganggo kaca pembesar, njupuk kabèh saka urat godhong nganti pola swiwine ngengat. Cara nggambar ilmiah tradisional digunakake kanggo nyathet spesimen, banjur disempurnakake kanthi digital kanggo nambah jerone lan kajelasane. Diilhami dening presisi museum sejarah alam, proyèk iki menehi perspektif cedhak marang spesimen kasebut lan perane ing lingkungan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Wesi

Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Field Notes Ilustrasi Botani diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

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.