Sign Language Translator

2023

We Hear You® ASL Translator is a streamlined two-way communication tool that allows for seamless conversation between the deaf and hearing. By using the camera on almost any device and through holistic body tracking, we can achieve an accuracy of up to 99% with both full gestures and fingerspelling sign language. The goal of this software is not to replace traditional interpreters, but as an option available to places that do not require ADA compliance for translators such as coffee shops, grocery stores, etc. Using a coffee shop as a sample first location, we started with related words in the location. *The product is still in development* As Chief Design Officer, I designed the application's user interface based on user research and accessibility design practices. Below is more information about the product and We Hear You®.

We Hear You®

We Hear You® is a company that creates innovative accessible technology solutions.

We currently have two products:

· The We Hear You® Sign Language Translator

· push™

As Chief Design Officer, I design our products with accessible user experience put first.

At We Hear You®, we believe that accessibility should not be the afterthought of innovation, but the foundation.

We Hear You Website

Professional Work

Project Role: Chief Design Officer

Team Size: 7

Platform: Andriod & iOS

Engine & Tools: Adobe Creative Suite · Figma · Python

Date: September 2019 - Present

Designed the user experience and interface of the application and the flow of the application.

Headed software and translator requirements to be most accessible and sign-friendly, to preserve the natural conversational flow of signing.

Other sign language translators rely on expensive and bulky sensors and often put the cost onto the individual such as sign language gloves.

This solution gives power to the individual signing and puts the cost onto the software and virtually any device with a camera.

Interactive prototype within FIgma

Application Overview

Proof of concept in-store prototype (November 2020)

Business & Development Overview (March 2020)

See Other Work

NASA SUITS

2021

Caterpillar Design Challenge

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