Explainer motion graphics seek to elucidate a product, process, or concept. "Up-Goer Five" became the basis of "Thing Explainer". On May 13, 2015, Munroe announced a new book entitled "Thing Explainer". "Slate" features regular and semi-regular columns such as "Explainer, Moneybox, Spectator, Transport", and "Dear Prudence". In April 2013, she co-founded explainer video company wezank. These range from short explainer videos to long academic reports. It was originally recorded by Explainer and the song is called "Lorraine".