Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal by Seraphina Sol

Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal by Seraphina Sol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Grapika, Ilustrasyon at Biswal na Komunikasyon Competition Category.

BakalGrapika· 2025

Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal

by Seraphina Sol

Client: Seraphina Sol

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Grapika Category

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The Design

About Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal

Ang Field Notes ay isang proyektong nakatuon sa konserbasyon na naglalarawan sa mga detalyeng madalas na hindi napapansin sa kalikasan, na nagbibigay-diin sa mga katutubong halaman at gamu-gamo mula sa malalayong rehiyon. Bawat specimen ay maingat na sinusuri at dinodokumento sa ilalim ng pagpapalaki, kumukuha ng lahat mula sa mga ugat ng dahon hanggang sa mga pattern ng pakpak ng gamu-gamo. Ginagamit ang tradisyonal na pamamaraan ng siyentipikong pagguhit upang itala ang mga specimen, pagkatapos ay pinino nang digital upang mapahusay ang lalim at kalinawan. Inspirado sa katumpakan ng mga museo ng natural na kasaysayan, ang proyekto ay nag-aalok ng malapit na pananaw sa mga specimen na ito at ang kanilang papel sa kapaligiran.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Field Notes Ilustrasyong Botanikal ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

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.