Imagine you can only use your left hand to use your camera.
This product was designed during the course "Design meets Disability" in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Working together with a Photographer who suffered from a stroke, me and 5 other designers created Link. Under the supervision of Tulio Maximo.
One of the four diseases with the highest mortality rates in Hong Kong is stroke. A stroke can have devastating repercussions. For instance, some people will experience a half-body paralysis, others will experience language issues, and yet others will experience swallowing issues. Unfortunately, this tiny group of demands is consistently disregarded in the design industry. In our study, we speak with a person who had a stroke and has suffered a half-body paralysis. After the stroke, he can no longer engage in his favorite outdoor pastime, but it also encourages the growth of his new interest, photography. In order to reach the camera trigger with his left hand since he is a left-handed photographer, he must twist it. This position invariably distorts the image, causing it not horizontal enough. In the process of our investigation, we discovered that there aren't many left-handed photography assistance solutions, and those that do tend to be pricey. With that being said. To help him and all left-handed and single-handed photographers, we made the decision to build a left and single handed camera grip for this minor group.
Left in various languages is referred to as a link. At the same time, the letter "L" from "Link" also resembles our product in shape.
The appearance of “Link” is also able to help left-handed people who are not used to the standard camera. And it also benefits the photographer teacher as they can hold the camera with their student together. Last but not least, because it may function as an addition to the majority of cameras, this item can benefit photographers anywhere. It might serve as an additional handle for the photographer.
