The name RubberDuck Illustration comes from a computer coding technique called Rubber Duck Debugging. The practice involves explaining a problem to an inanimate object, like a rubber duck, step by step. This process of structured articulation often leads to re-evaluation that reveals a solution.

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As an illustrator rather than a scientist, I function as a rubber duck with drawing skills. The scientists I work with must explain their research in detail for me to visualize it effectively. The exchange exposes elements that require clarification, resulting in illustrations that are accessible to viewers across varying levels of expertise.

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I hold an MFA from the University of British Columbia and a BFA from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.​

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- Rahel Wachs