Old age is something that most people do not look forward to. The idea of losing fine motor skills along with major cognitive abilities can be painful as well as embarrassing. Although technology can make things easier, often inventions are put forward by those who are still robust in health and find it hard to imagine what it means to be old.

Jeremy Chen‘s concept of Elder People Snapper may have been made with good intentions but unfortunately falls low in expectations. The slim and flat camera doesn’t have the design for fingers hands that have lost their fine motor skills. As difficult as holding and managing a pen, the flat camera may have a sleek design but isn’t what most old people would reach to use. The buttons are slightly small and older people would feel clumsy trying to handle them.

The addition of the printer also makes this gadget slightly more hi-tech for individuals who would rather just click the picture and have the techies handle the rest of it. Instead of leaving them feeling self-reliant, this gadget would leave them frustrated. However, it’s just a concept which means it can always be improved!

Via: Wired