James Provost - Technical Illustrator » Science

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.

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.

Space Balloon

James Provost — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 05:18:33 +0000

Illustration of a do-it-yourself space (or technically, ‘near-space’) balloon. $150 in components gets you photos that are out of this world—17.8 miles or 28 kilometers. For Make: Magazine, AD Daniel Carter.

iPad Motion Graphics

James Provost — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:45:47 +0000

Popular Mechanics‘ November issue featured a story on the collapse of an 86 foot tall, 406 foot long, steel and tensioned fabric football practice facility due to violent winds and faulty engineering. This story was also released in the magazine’s sophomore iPad edition. I worked with AD John Walker to illustrate what transpired to bring the structure down on top of the 70 players, coaches, staff and media inside at the time.

This was my first time creating content specifically for the iPad, but having previously produced motion & interactive illustrations for the web, the process was smooth. The results can be seen by downloading Popular Mechanics Interactive in the iTunes store and purchasing the November 2010 issue, or right here in my motion graphics portfolio.

Full of Energy

James Provost — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:30:02 +0000

If recent projects are any indication, energy is a hot topic. From advances in sustainable production, to energy independence, to efficiency and control, the issues are boiling over and innovation is gathering steam. Above: Four solar energy technologies illustrated: photovoltaic panels, solar water heating, solar power tower and passive solar heating. Right: Cutaway illustration of a new horizontal drilling technique that increases yield and reduces equipment costs and surface disturbance.

Left: If the US’ annual energy consumption was converted to coal, it would fill a 1,000 mile-long train consisting of 100,000 cars. If that coal were to be dumped on Manhattan, a 23 square mile island, the pile would be 160 feet deep. If the entire world’s energy consumption were converted to coal, the pile would be 618 feet — it would reach the 60th floor of the Empire State Building. Wind power would account for 14 inches of the pile. Solar power, a mere 10 sheets of paper thick.

Below: Smart homes will manage energy usage, take advantage of off-peak energy, control appliances, produce energy and sell it back to the grid, and brief homeowners about their energy consumption, and encourage efficient living.

Top illustration for University of Minnesota’s Momentum Magazine. Bottom three for Missouri S&T Magazine. Big thanks to Art Directors Sarah Schmitz and Mindy Limback!

Joule Biotechnologies

James Provost — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:48:41 +0000

Carbon Footprint Calculator

James Provost — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:16:41 +0000

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Calculate your household’s carbon footprint and discover ways to reduce your carbon output.

Well to Wheel

James Provost — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:54:16 +0000

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This infographics module reveals the origins of oil, its journey from well to wheel, and the total-cycle environmental impact of the process.