# Child-Designed Cameras Two One-of-a-Kind Leica M-Series Models are Auctioned for Charity By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mseries References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/371820/Leica-Creates-Colorful-Cameras-That-Are-Designed-By-School-Children/) & [leica-camera](http://www.leica-camera.com/) The [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mp-unique-gold) [M-Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m11) camera has been given a playful twist for a good cause. When a group of children at an elementary school in Dortmund, Germany, were given white paper editions for a project, two were chosen to be auctioned off. All the money raised from the limited edition designs would go to a children’s charity named Kinderlachen. Helmut Lutter, an artist based in Munich, Germany, is the one who went the extra mile to turn the paper Leica M-Series cameras into the real deal. One of the Leica M-Series models features a rough yet vibrant rainbow while the other one is much more subdued with dragon-slaying knight on it. Uplifting and fun, this project shows how children can help make a difference in the world through meaningful play and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Child-designed Cameras:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate with children in designing innovative camera technologies. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Potential for artists to work with established companies to create unique and limited edition product designs. - **Charitable Auctions:** Growing trend of companies using limited edition products for charity auctions, creating opportunities for social impact and brand promotion. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Companies in the photography industry can explore partnerships with artists and children to create innovative and unique camera designs. - **Art:** Art industry can benefit from collaborations with established companies to bring art into everyday products and support charitable causes. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can leverage charitable auctions to raise funds for their causes and partner with companies to create impactful campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mp-unique-gold.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Rare Camera Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-francis-leica-ma.md) - [Sleek Limited Edition Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hiroshi-Fujiwara-1.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Exclusive Anniversary-Celebrating Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-anniversarycelebrating-camera.md) - [Fashion-Branded Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-leica.md) - [Celebratory Centenary Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m11d-100-years-of-leica.md) - [Musically Endorsed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-dawn-camera.md)