Simplifying Photography

In this digital era and self-sufficient gadget loving folks, we rarely have to step into a photo studio just to print pictures. Photosensitive is a project that aims to simplify the self-help process where cameras need to hook-up with computers for the printing process. “The application becomes a dimension of the experience, from capturing to archiving and sharing images.”

Photosensitive comprises of the following modules: Stenope, Viewer, Contact Sheet, and Memory.

Stenope

  • Touchscreen digital camera that uses standard photograph format (4 x 6 inches).
  • The user shoots the picture at a print-ready size.
  • The interface provides straightforward explanations about light, motion, and depth, allowing the user to quickly grasp the different parameters.
  • Stenope then disappears, serving as a control screen for all the other modules.

Viewer, Contact Sheet, and Memory

  • Viewer allows users to create and present slideshows.
  • Contact Sheet works like a stamp and allows printing on any even surface.
  • The loading base for the paper is also in a 4 x 6 inch format.
  • Memory can store up to 10,000 pictures.
  • Images are automatically downloaded through Wi-Fi and classified.

Photosensitive is a 2011 red dot design concept winner.

Designer: Damien Arlettaz

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Radhika Seth
Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.