This project is one of many that come about at this time of year. A laboratory commissioned me to create a comic and a poster to send to their clients as a Christmas greeting. I was given a great deal of freedom in how I portrayed the characters, which is always appreciated. All my attention and care went into the equipment. Specific pieces of laboratory equipment had to appear on the comic pages – and to a lesser extent in the illustration – and be instantly recognisable. Fortunately, everything went well. They were happy with the result, and I was happy to be able to draw Santa Claus.