X284c2 Columna Central Modular by Lily Zhang

X284c2 Columna Central Modular by Lily Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Equipos de Fotografía Competition Category.

PlataEquipos de Fotografía· 2025

X284c2 Columna Central Modular

by Lily Zhang

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Equipos de Fotografía Category

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The Design

About X284c2 Columna Central Modular

Este trípode profesional combina materiales de alta gama, ingeniería de precisión e innovación centrada en el usuario para satisfacer las necesidades de fotógrafos y videógrafos exigentes en diversos entornos. Su sistema de columna central modular permite cambiar rápidamente entre dos configuraciones: con o sin columna central. Esta característica, combinada con una sólida estructura de fibra de carbono y una rótula de bola de alta carga, lo hace adecuado tanto para condiciones de fotografía cotidianas como extremas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

X284c2 Columna Central Modular ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que X284c2 Columna Central Modular sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. X284c2 Columna Central Modular es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Urban landscape photography requires subtle height adjustments, necessitating a raisable center column. However, this prevents the camera from lowering to ground level and reduces stability in strong winds. Photographers currently need multiple tripods for different scenarios. Our goal is to create a single versatile tripod to handle various shooting conditions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product collapsed dimensions: 435mm x 125mm x 125mm
Product expanded dimensions: 1570mm
Tags: Photography, Tripod, Still life, Modular, Video, Carbon fiber, Low angle
Production Technology: To ensure greater weather resistance and portability of the tripod, we utilize CNC technology to process the main components and apply anodizing to enhance corrosion resistance, making it suitable for harsh environments like the seaside. The legs of the tripod are made of carbon fiber tubing, maintaining rigidity while reducing weight.
Inspiration: Urban landscape photography requires adjustable camera heights, needing a raisable center column. However, this prevents lowering the camera to ground level and reduces stability in strong winds. Photographers often need multiple tripods for different scenarios. Our goal is to create a single tripod versatile enough for all conditions.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in Shenzhen in January 2022 and completed in Shenzhen in June 2022.
Operation Flow: We designed the tripod's center column into two modules connected by a rotating locking ring. Users simply need to loosen the locking ring, then press and hold the unlock button underneath the locking ring with two fingers to separate the tripod head connection module from the center column module. After removing the center column module, they can attach the tripod head connection module to the tripod to complete the switch.
Team Members: Industrial Designer: Liu Taorong
Structural Designer: Yang Jun
Project Manager: Wang Hong