Technical illustration
I mainly focus on illustrating and visualising technical subjects and systems helping to visualise and explain engineering or concepts in a clear and visually engaging way. My technical illustrations have been used in brochures and magazines and technical manuals from heavy industry to consumer publications and have been used to visually explain subjects including cameras, motorcycle helmets, digital tech, healthcare, construction and aeronautics.
I can illustrate and help explain any technical subject.
Detailed technical line and tone illustrations
I specialise in the production of detailed technical line illustration. Any technical subject.
Information graphic – Black-grass life-cycle
Black-grass is a widespread grass weed and a real challenge for cereal farmers. I created the infographic for Bayer Crop Science UK which was used online to help illustrate and explain the life-cycle of Black-grass and expand on Bayer's extensive reasearch into tackling the Black-Grass problem in the UK.
Technical diagrams for machine vision systems
A set of technical diagrams I created for Gardasoft Vision Ltd to describe the use of their machine vision components and system layouts.
Cell function illustration. Not Ai generated... why?
An image was needed to help visualise this Cambridge bio-tech single-cell functional analysis platform. The illustration was created using photo-montage and retouching techniques utilising low cost stock imagery to accurately represent their process.
Q: Why not just use Ai?
A: Creating the image by a fairly simple montage process in Photoshop allows complete control over every aspect of colour, composition and content and the result was a totally editable photoshop file. This is so often overlooked but is really helpful when the imagery inevitably needs to be used to produce real-world production assets and not just imagery for socials.
The image was used for large scale print as well as the usual digital use. Approaching the image generation with an eye on production saves time and money in the long run.
Exhibition hero image for computer imaging company
An image created to help to describe the computer controlled lighting technology of this Cambridgeshire based tech company working on the cutting edge of high-speed industrial lighting and imaging.
Science Illustration for magazine feature
A commission to visualise Asteroid mining. Created using image maps directly in Photoshop and spacecraft created in 3D. Layout and orbits created and refined in Illustrator then composited and finished in Photoshop.
Technical print illustration and artwork
I was commissioned to produce a rippled effect artwork for the tail fins on Luxair’s aircraft. The artwork had to be constructed using limited colours and applied as individual dots of solid colour. Each tail fin artwork had to conform to strict safe area and size specifications. Several variants were produced to fit the different aircraft.
Hygene and healthcare product illustrations
I created a set of illustrations for the hygiene and healthcare products. A very difficult subject to photograph so technical illustration was the best visual route to create clear imagery to be used on packaging and promotional materials. Images were created in Adobe illustrator and Photoshop.
Illustration for PC Answers magazine cover and feature
Bespoke feature illustration for PC Answers magazine. I created the main feature and cover image, visualising processor speeds. All illustrations are created from original content and never use Artificial generators, I craft imagery to the clients requirements.
Healthcare packaging illustrations
Feature illustrations for Mac Format magazine
Two illustrations for Mac Format magazine illustrating the iLife suite of Mac apps. One illustration for the cover and a double page spread artwork for the main feature.
Hyper-Loop, technical illustrations, magazine feature
To illustrate the Hyperloop train concept to a popular science audience. The feature was to include an opening image setting the scene and a second, technical cutaway showing the concept of the combined Maglev/air cushion concept of the Hyperloop running in a sealed tube.