# Dual-Purpose Camera Manuals Karin Hilgenkamp Designs DSLR Packaging that Doubles as Instructions By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-manual References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/01/dslr-camera-box-user-manual.html) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/karinhilgenkamp) Sometimes a thing has been done for so long, it is hard to see how it can be optimized, even if the optimization itself is clear as day; take this camera manual, as the perfect example. Designer Karin Hilgenkamp managed to see the benefit of combining DSLR packaging with a camera manual, thus saving material while also increasing the lifespan of the packaging itself. About the [innovative packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanco-1) and camera manual, Psfk writes, "The sides of the package all have die-cut shapes that can be popped out after the packaging has served its purpose. They then fold together into five [miniature books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read), complete with spines." Although it is still a concept, the prototype demonstrates how companies can make use of such a design with complete ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Packaging Innovation:** Innovative packaging designs that serve a dual purpose to reduce waste and increase product value. - **Sustainable Instructional Materials:** Developing instructional materials that minimize environmental impact and serve long-term use purpose. - **Efficient Material Use:** Designing products and packaging that prioritize minimizing material usage in creative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics and Gadgets:** Consumer electronics and gadgets manufacturers can take advantage of sustainable and efficient packaging options that add value to their products. - **Education and Learning Materials:** Creating sustainable learning materials that are designed to have multiple purposes, potentially increasing their lifespan and reducing waste. - **Retail and Manufacturing:** Retail and manufacturing companies of all kinds can explore innovative and sustainable packaging options that have dual purposes to maximize efficiency and value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-modular.md) - [Tactile Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-1.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-camera.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Analog Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnl-mk1-analog-camera.md) - [Reusable Golf Ball Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-ball-packaging.md) - [Separating Eco Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruk-sustainable-packaging-design.md)