shorty

your camera’s pocket-sized partner.

As the lead Industrial Designer my role was to drive the design process with interdisciplinary leaders creating Shorty, the ultimate grab-and-go mini extension pole and tripod. This little friend is one of the most popular camera accessories in the product line up and is still driving significant revenue in 2024.

Design: Yusuke Miyashita and Senka Agic Bergman while at GoPro

GoPro

industrial design lead

2018

Concept phase

My role was to explore ideas around a small handheld, extendable pole & tripod collaborating with mechanical engineering and cross functional leaders.

Each concept was evaluated interdisciplinary using prototypes to test real world scenarios.

Color, material and finish

Exploring CMF directions for current and future production.

prototype parts

Specifying cmf and collaborating with suppliers & vendors.

Proof of concept

This concept stood out to be the most robust, easy to use & on brand solution.

Product release 2018

And still your best friend for your GoPro camera in 2024.

Product release 2018

In special edition color light gray.

Your little friend

on any occasion.

Use case scenarios

Its compact design makes it perfect for any casual activity, from hiking to sightseeing.

Simply toss it in your pocket on your way out the door and you'll have the perfect little partner to position your camera and capture the perfect shot.

Super robust

We made sure to test shorty extensively for any use case scenarios.

Great in snow, sun or in the water.

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your camera’s pocket-sized partner.

industrial design lead

2018