Sharpshooter Camerariem by Mei-Ling Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in IJzer in Mode- en Reisaccessoires Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerAccessoire· 2021

Sharpshooter Camerariem

by Mei-Ling Lin

Client: Vicking handmade

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Accessoire Category

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The Design

About Sharpshooter Camerariem

Sharpshooter is een camerariem gemaakt voor fotografen die spiegelreflexcamera's gebruiken. Het bovenste schoudergedeelte bevat drukverlichtend schuim, aan de buitenzijde bedekt met Italiaans kalfsleer en aan de binnenzijde bekleed met suède stof. De lengte van de riem is verstelbaar, wat een gemakkelijkere hantering van de camera mogelijk maakt. Een messing veiligheidssluiting voegt textuur toe en biedt extra bevestiging voor de camera. Er wordt gebruikgemaakt van gelooid koeienleer en Italiaans kalfsleer, en elke riem wordt met de hand vervaardigd door vakkundige ambachtslieden in Taiwan. De riem is duurzaam en kan worden aangepast aan alle cameramerken.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Sharpshooter Camerariem is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Sharpshooter Camerariem wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Sharpshooter Camerariem wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The designer has incorporated pressure-relief foam on the upper section of the shoulder strap. Since it is covered with Italian calf hide on the outside, and is lined with suede fabric on the inside, it feels soft, looks beautiful and is practical for the photographer. The length of the strap is adjustable which allows for better maneuverability of the camera. Furthermore, the brass safety lock has not only added texture but also double guaranteed the safety of the camera.
Dimensions & Packaging: The full length of the shoulder strap is 150 cm, and its width is 3 cm (the length can be adjusted according to preference).
The underarm strap is 35 cm long and 1.5 cm wide.
The width of the pressure-relief shoulder section is 7 cm, and its length is 30 cm.
Tags: Strap of single-lens reflex camera, photography strap, and innovative strap design, Creative strap, Handmade
Production Technology: Tanned cowhides and Italian calf hides are used to make the adjustable belts. They are manually made, with great care, by skilled craftsmen in Taiwan. In addition, brass hardware is used due to its durability and sense of luxury.
Design Challenge: For the time being, single-lens reflex cameras weigh more than 2 kgs, including the lens. Thus, a strap that is suitable for all environments, with flexibility. and a sense of safety has been developed after hundreds of human trials. As a leather accessory, the strap is rated as having great potential, it is highly durable and can be adapted to all camera brands.
Research: The designer is committed to research and innovation when it comes to developing various leather accessories and bag accessories, and aims to provide practical and unique leather accessories for metropolitan men and women.
Inspiration: The designer loves to take photographs in natural environments, and always thinks about the harmony between photography, life, and the leather goods, and thus the designer renders beautiful shape to the leather. With this in mind, and stemming from advanced aesthetic ideas, the original camera strap has evolved to become a strap that is unique and practical. The design now illustrates its value in terms of craftsmanship, making photography straps fashionable accessories.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2020 in Taiwan and finished in August 2021 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: As such, to become a fashionable photographer you will seek out the customized products with exclusive laser-engraved names that we offer.
Patents: none
Team Members: Lin, Mei-Ling
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