Blog 10
Reflections on the Future of Cameras: Our Journey with Logitech
When Logitech challenged us to explore the future of cameras, we knew we didn’t want to focus on specs, sensors, or image quality. We wanted to think bigger. What if the future of cameras wasn’t about better pictures, but better connection?
This question led us down a path none of us quite expected. We landed on a problem that was both personal and widely overlooked: how can we make communication more accessible for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community?
Confronting the Communication Gap
Our research began with a simple survey. The results, though unsurprising, were sobering:
Only 12.6% of people knew any form of sign language.
Over 60% felt only somewhat comfortable or not at all comfortable communicating with a deaf person.
These numbers revealed more than a lack of skill—they pointed to a deeper issue of isolation and unease. In a world that talks so much about inclusivity, millions of sign language users are still left to translate for themselves.
We realized then that if we were going to imagine the future of cameras, we had to imagine a future where everyone is seen, and more importantly, understood.
The Idea: A Camera That Translates Human Intention
Out of that reflection, Logitalk was born.
At its core, Logitalk is a wearable translation device, a small camera with a big purpose. It sits on the user’s chest, capturing sign language movements with a fisheye lens and translating them into spoken words. But it’s real innovation lies in reciprocity: it also converts incoming speech into live text using noise-cancellation and an intuitive mobile app.
It’s not about flashy tech. It’s about human dignity.
What We Learned
Designing Logitalk wasn’t just a technical challenge, it was a test of empathy. It forced us to think not just about what people want from technology, but what they need from one another. We talked less about frames per second and more about how it feels to be left out of a conversation. We stopped thinking of the camera as a passive observer and started to see it as a bridge.
We also learned that inclusion isn’t about building tools for people, it’s about building tools with people in mind. That shift changed the way we approached everything, from interface to wearability.
Looking Forward
Logitalk is a prototype. But the thinking behind it—the idea that cameras can do more than capture, they can connect- is something we hope will last. We didn’t just design a product. We reimagined what technology could mean for communication.
We’re deeply grateful to Logitech for giving us the freedom to explore such an ambitious idea, and for trusting us to bring heart as well as innovation to the table.
This wasn’t just a project about the future of cameras. It was a project about the future we want to live in one where no one gets left behind in a conversation.
