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Technical Illustration artwork is often far more effective than photographs because
an illustration places the important details before the viewer's eyes with no
background or surrounding distractions.
Illustrations can be conceptual based upon descriptions, or drawn representations
based on photographs. AutoCAD files can be converted and upgraded to more eye-
pleasing representations.
Visual models are often a highly effective method of describing new or prototype
products.
Note: Tactical Graphic Design can provide reasonable quotes to convert most Auto CADD drawings
to 2D vector illustrations that are scalable to any size required.
Image: Nick Nicholson ©2004
Related Article: Computer Screen Images vs. Printed Images
— know the differences between web page art and printed artwork.
Samples of Illustration Artwork
Hydraulic cylinder rack illustration
Original diagram from notes to illustrate hydraulic cylinder
teaming. This configuration illustrates a machine that pulls pipe
underground for pipeline rehabilitation. The configuration show
generates 480,000 lbs of pulling pressure.
Marine stern tube seal illustration
Fully vectored translation of manufacturer-supplied images.
This image began as a bitmap drawing that was too small for
the intended use. Therefore it needed to be vectorized to make
it scalable to a final dimension of 4 feet wide to accommodate
display requirements for trade show purposes.
Home Design illustration
This drawing was created to illustrate construction possibilities
using cast 6’ concrete blocks instead of wood.
This image was needed in vector format so that equal clarity
was possible in small brochure-based display as well as
banner size for presentations and display booth applications.
Impeller action illustration
Concept drawing for discussion purposes during R&D phase.
Transparency of certain image components was required to
give the viewer a more accurate idea of how the finished
product was configured.
Illustration of a luxury home
The illustration was produced for a company offering a new
product of pre-fabricated building components. The drawing
was meant to be conceptual in nature to convey a range of
possibilities rather than to illustrate and actual floor plan.
Illustration of a Machine Component
The illustration was produced for use in a
fabricating and assembly shop. The final image
also contained dimensional data and matrial
specifications. The illustration indicated where weld
beads were to be placed and we inserted a sub-
drawing to illustrate to machinists how the device
was to function.
Illustration of a Machine
The illustration was produced to realistically demonstrate a
prototype of a specialized tool. Working from actual plans and
dimensions, as well as measuring individual components, the
illustration seeks to be as life-like as possible. This process can
also be accomplished by importing 3D CADD drawings,
removing the excess lines, joining the required shapes and
then adding textures and details.
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