Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Grafika, Illustrazzjoni u Komunikazzjoni Viżwali Competition Category.

ĦadidGrafika· 2025

Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika

Field Notes huwa proġett iffokat fuq il-konservazzjoni li jilllustra d-dettalji ta' spiss minjura tan-natura, u jenfasizza pjanti u brimb indiġeni minn reġjuni remoti. Kull kampjun jiġi osservat u ddokumentat b'attenzjoni taħt ingrandiment, u jiġi kkapturat kollox mill-vini ta' werqa sal-mużajki tal-ġwienaħ tal-brimba. Metodi tradizzjonali ta' tpinġija xjentifika jintużaw biex jiġu rrekordjati l-kampjuni, u mbagħad jiġu rfinuti diġitalment biex titjieb il-fond u ċ-ċarezza. Ispirat mill-preċiżjoni tal-mużewijiet tal-istorja naturali, il-proġett joffri perspettiva mill-qrib ta' dawn il-kampjuni u r-rwol tagħhom fl-ambjent.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Field Notes Illustrazzjoni Botanika huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

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.