James Provost - Technical Illustrator » People

Neurally-Controlled Prosthesis

James Provost — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:25:56 +0000

In the near future, brainwave-controlled motorized prosthetic arms will replace antiquated hooks and restore people’s natural mobility. For Wired magazine. Leo Jung, art director.

Smart Phone Instructions

James Provost — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:34:25 +0000

Instructions for using new wireless products and services, like smart phones and tablets.
For Orange Explore, AD Claire Hayter.

A Show of Hands

James Provost — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:41:18 +0000

I’ve been bound hand and foot over the past couple of months, but now I can tip my hand and share some of what has been keeping my hands busy. Work seems to get handed to me in themes, and if my terrible idioms didn’t hand it to you, lately it’s been hands and feet.

Here are some instructional illustrations I’ve been working on with various clients. Click through for larger images and more information.

Now I just hope I can wash my hands of all these handy expressions…

Augmented Reality Visor

James Provost — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:51:57 +0000

Augmented Reality, or AR, is a general term for manipulating our experience of the world around us with technology. Today it means pointing your smartphone camera at a restaurant and getting reviews. Tomorrow it might mean complete immersion into a customizable version of reality via 3D stereoscopic camera/video headsets.

Augmented Reality View

James Provost — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:45:24 +0000

Defibrillator How-To

James Provost — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:35:32 +0000

Instructional illustration to accompany article describing the use of an AED, or Automated External Defibrillator. For Canadian Family Magazine, AD Jeff Hannaford.

Skiing Buyer’s Guide

James Provost — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:31:01 +0000

Instructional-style illustrations describing avalanche air bags and common ski boot fitting problems. For Outside Buyer’s Guide, AD Cassandra Conner.

Spring Cleaning

James Provost — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:28:49 +0000

Spring has sprung, so I’ve dusted off some recent work and added it to my technical illustration and infographics portfolios.

Lots more to come—stay tuned!

Car Ergonomics for Seniors

James Provost — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:25:36 +0000

Illustration of ergonomic and safety guidelines for senior drivers.
For AAA Living Magazine, AD Chris Ferguson.

3D TV Technology

James Provost — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:15:12 +0000

Illustrations explaining the basics of two competing glasses-free 3D display technologies, currently under development by Microsoft and 3M.
For IEEE Spectrum, AD Mike Solita.