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Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa by Mei-Ling Lin

Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa by Mei-Ling Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Churana Yapay Kamay Competition Category.


FierruChurana Yapay· 2021

Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa

by Mei-Ling Lin

Client: Vicking handmade

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Churana Yapay Category

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The Design

About Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa

Sharpshooter nisqaqa kamara wataqa, huk-lente reflex kamarakunata apaykachaq fotografokunapaq ruwasqa. Patanpi rikra kaqninpi presión-hampiq foam kachkan, hawanta italiano wakra qaraywan qhatasqa, ukhunpitaq suede t'ilma-wan churasqa. Watap suyunta allinyachiyta atinku, chaywan kamarataqa aswan facilta apaykachanku. Bronce-manta seguro wichq'anaqa textura-ta yapan, kamarata aswan allinta wakaychaspa. Qhara wakra hank'asqa (tanned cowhide) hinallataq italiano wakra qaraq apaykachasqa kan, sapa watataq Taiwan llaqtapi yachayniyoq maqt'akunaq maki ruwasqan. Watap allin ruwasqa kaptin, tukuy kamara marcakunapaq allinyachikuyta atin.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Sharpshooter Kamara Wataqa yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

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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
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Lin Mei Ling, 2020. ] Main image is Image #1, Optional Image #1 is Image #2, Optional Image #2 is Image #3, Optional Image #3 is Image #4, Optional Image #4 is Image #5. Video should be credited at a new line as: Video Credits: followed by details. For Images in PDF, please credit them within the PDF itself.

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