Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zithunzi, Zojambulidwa ndi Kulumikizana Mwazithunzi Competition Category.

ChitsuloZithunzi· 2025

Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Zithunzi Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera

Field Notes ndi polojekiti yoyang'anira chilengedwe imene ikujambula tsatanetsatane za chilengedwe zomwe nthawi zambiri zimasaliwika, kuwonetsa zomera zakumaloko ndi njenjete zochokera m'madera akutali kwambiri. Chitsanzo chilichonse chimayang'aniridwa mosamala ndi kulembedwa pogwiritsa ntchito zowonetsera zokula, kugwira zonse kuyambira mitsempha ya tsamba mpaka mawonekedwe a mapiko a njenjete. Njira zachikale za kujambula kwasayansi zimagwiritsidwa ntchito polemba zitsanzozo, kenako zimakonzedwa pa makompyuta kuti ziwoneke bwino komanso zakuya. Motalimbikitsidwa ndi kulondola kwa nyumba zosungiramo mbiri yakale ya chilengedwe, polojekitiyi imapereka mawonedwe apafupi a zitsanzozi ndi udindo wawo m'chilengedwe.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Field Notes Kujambula Kwasayansi Kwa Zomera amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

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.