Illustration of shrimp fāfaru - local cuisine in Mo’orea, French Polynesia - to highlight microbes as facilitators of fermentation - Adobe Illustrator
Printed for community use in Mo’orea for Mo’orea Biocode 2.0 research project

Process:

Co-leads wanted illustrative idea to introduce microbes to local community. Created visual story from a community member’s question about microbes involved in fermentation process for common cuisine during committee meeting. Color sketch shown to committee leaders for feedback, and culturally appropriate changes were made for target local audience.