Field Notes Botanična ilustracija by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Botanična ilustracija by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Železna nagrada A' Design Award in Grafično oblikovanje, ilustracija in vizualna komunikacija Competition Category.

ŽeleznaGrafika· 2025

Field Notes Botanična ilustracija

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

Železna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Botanična ilustracija

Field Notes je projekt, usmerjen v ohranjanje narave, ki ilustrira pogosto spregledane podrobnosti narave in izpostavlja avtohtone rastline ter metulje iz oddaljenih regij. Vsak primerek je skrbno opazovan in dokumentiran pod povečavo, pri čemer se zajame vse od žil lista do vzorcev na krilih metulja. Za dokumentiranje primerkov se uporabljajo tradicionalne metode znanstvenega risanja, ki so nato digitalno izboljšane za povečanje globine in jasnosti. Navdihnjen s preciznostjo naravoslovnih muzejev projekt ponuja podroben pogled na te primerke in njihovo vlogo v okolju.

The Recognition

About the Železna nagrada A' Design Award

Field Notes Botanična ilustracija je prejemnik Železne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje dobrim oblikovanjem, ki izpolnjujejo profesionalne in industrijske zahteve, pričakovane od dobro zasnovanih stvaritev. Prejemniki Železne nagrade kažejo veliko spretnost, visoko specializacijo, strokovno razumevanje in ustvarjalne zmožnosti svojih ustvarjalcev. Od Field Notes Botanična ilustracija se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjena, občudovana in ljubljena stvaritev, ki je praktična in inovativna. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Železno nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse panoge in ima kompetentne tehnične lastnosti, povezane s strokovnim znanjem in talentom. Zaradi svoje temeljitosti si Field Notes Botanična ilustracija zasluži spoštovanje in je zasnovan tako, da zagotavlja izboljšave kakovosti življenja, ki pomagajo narediti svet boljši kraj.

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.