How to kill a fish

These animated illustrations were part of “How to Kill a Fish,” an article written by Cat Ferguson for the online magazine Topic. With vivid descriptions and thought-provoking discussion, the story examines the current methods used to kill wild-caught and farm-raised fish before they are shipped to supermarkets and restaurants.

After being commissioned to provide the illustrations, I read the article and was reminded of the cooking techniques shown in classic Joy of Cooking books. However, rather than teaching knife skills or how to carve a turkey, these illustrations were designed to evoke animal welfare themes with a subtle sense of humor.