Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dikerafikhe, Ditshwantsho le Puisano ka Pono Competition Category.

TšepeKerafikhe· 2025

Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Kerafikhe Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela

Dinouto tsa Lefelo ke morero o shebelletseng pholoso o bontshang dintlha tsa tlhaho tse sa hlokomelweng hangata, o totobatsang dimela tsa lehae le diphaphathi tse tswang dibakeng tse hole. Sampole ka nngwe e hlokometswe ka hloko mme e ngolwa ka tlasa kgodiso, e tsea tsohle ho tloha methapong ya lehlare ho ya metheong ya maphego a phaphathi. Mekhoa ya setso ya tshwantsho ya saense e sebediswa ho ngola disampole, ebe di lokiswa ka disithale ho ntlafatsa botebo le ho hlaka. E susumeditswe ke nepahalo ya dimusiamo tsa nalane ya tlhaho, morero o fana ka pono ya haufi ya disampole tsena le seabo sa tsona tikologong.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Field Notes Setshwantsho sa Dimela e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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.