X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis by Lily Zhang

X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis by Lily Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Instrumenta Photographica Competition Category.

ArgentumInstrumenta Photographica· 2025

X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis

by Lily Zhang

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Instrumenta Photographica Category

21,394

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #161876

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis

Hic tripus professionalis materias supremas, ingenium praecissum, et innovationem usui dedicatam coniungit ut necessitatibus photographorum et videographorum exigentium in ambientibus diversis satisfaciat. Systema columnae centralis modularis eius permittit mutationem celerem inter duas configurationes: cum columna centrali vel sine ea. Haec proprietas, cum structura forti ex fibra carbonica et capite sphaerico magni oneris coniuncta, eum idoneum reddit tum ad condiciones photographicas cotidianas tum ad extremas.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. X284c2 Columna Centralis Modularis creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

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