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Seraphina Sol Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Field Notes Botanical Illustration in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Seraphina Sol honored for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Field Notes Botanical Illustration by Seraphina Sol has been granted the A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Field Notes Botanical Illustration
Field Notes is a conservation focused project that illustrates the often overlooked details of nature, highlighting native plants and moths from remote regions. Each specimen is carefully observed and documented under magnification, capturing everything from the veins of a leaf to the patterns of a moth's wings. Traditional scientific drawing methods are used to record the specimens, then digitally refined to enhance depth and clarity. Inspired by the precision of natural history museums, the project offers a close-up perspective of these specimens and their role in the environment.
About Seraphina Sol
Seraphina Sol is an international artist and creative director whose work bridges the fields of art, science, and design. With an eye for detail, she creates scientific illustrations that bring the delicate beauty of the natural world into a strong focus. Her work draws inspiration from the precision of natural history museum collections, and blends traditional drawing techniques with modern digital methods to capture the essence of flora and fauna, and other often-overlooked elements of nature.
Award Record
This recognition makes Seraphina Sol a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169388
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169388
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169388
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365104
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.seraphinasol.com
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Field Notes Botanical Illustration
- Function
- Botanical Illustration
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- White Smoke, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray, Gainsboro and Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Seraphina Sol
- Country
- Canada
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169388
Credits
- Image Credits
- Seraphina Sol, 2025.
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- Designed to engage both academic and general audiences as educational guides, exhibition pieces, and visual assets for digital and printed media.
- Project Duration and Location
- Since 2020, the illustration project has been exhibited across Canada, following research at institutions, botanical gardens, and various museums.
- Specifications
- 3600 x 3600 pixels, 300dpi, RGB.
- Keywords
- Illustration, Botanical, Nature, Education, Exhibition, Art, Science, Conservation, Envrionmental.
