Complementing a four-part article series on pharmaceutical innovations in Canada, this collage-style explainer video tackled topical questions surrounding the process of developing a COVID-19 vaccine. As art director and animator on the project, I was tasked with finding creative ways to illustrate a complicated subject, prioritizing clear storytelling without invoking unsettling or off-putting imagery. I used colourful graphics to keep viewers engaged to balance the serious, news-focused topic at hand.