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Waterproof Fabric

James Provost — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:43 +0000

Cutaway showing how the layers in waterproof fabrics block out cold, wind and rain, but breathe to allow moisture to escape. For Outside magazine. John McCauley, art director.

Focus-Later Camera

James Provost — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:10:43 +0000

Cutaway illustration of Lytro’s “focus-later” light field camera, which allows the photographer to change the focal point after a photo is taken. This is achieved with a light field sensor that measures the color, intensity and vector direction of light rays.

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.

Power-Generating Buildings

James Provost — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:30:28 +0000

3D illustration of power-generating buildings that are part of a vision for a smart electricity grid that intelligently manages power sources and users. For Security Management magazine, AD Elizabeth Lankes.

Geothermal Heat Pump

James Provost — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:24:38 +0000

Illustration of two geothermal heat pump configurations; one underwater, one underground.

Woodworking Project

James Provost — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:50:52 +0000

Exploded illustration showing the assembly of a coved box, a woodworking project for Woodcraft Magazine. AD Chad McClung.

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.

Luxury Yacht Cutaway

James Provost — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:59:17 +0000

Cutaway illustration of a 50m (164′) luxury super yacht. Furnished with a 6m tender, personal water craft and cabins for 12 guests and 12 crew.

Car Battery Cutaway

James Provost — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:30:07 +0000

Technical illustration showing how a conventional automotive battery works. Electrons in the positive plates (red) race through an electrolytic solution of water and sulfuric acid into the negative plates (blue). The six cells produce a total of 12.6 volts, powering the ignition system and starting the engine. In older batteries, lead sulfate crystals hinder the flow of electrons. AAA Living, AD Chris Ferguson.

Thermal Access Door Icons

James Provost — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:07:48 +0000

Icons illustrating a range of options for energy-saving thermal access doors, plenum walls and viewports for HVAC applications. AD Austin O’Brion.