Chalkak Studio Product Roadmap
Our public roadmap gives you full visibility into upcoming features, software releases, and product enhancements, as well as access to past updates. Stay tuned for updates on our future plans!
Category: Photo Booth Customisation
Status: Deployed
Feature: New standard angle photo booth exterior
Description: We are adding a new minimal, Rhode inspired photo booth exterior for the Standard Angle (in addition to 2 previously existing designs)
Category: General Software/Application Releases
Status: Deployed
Feature: Chalkak studio platform
Description: In this update we will be launching a new desktop/mobile platform, which will serve as a one stop portal for all your product information, troubleshooting guides, update alerts and discount on consumables.
Category: New Photo Booth Designs
Status: Deployed
Feature: Wintage photo booth
Description: We will soon be introducing our newest, most compact photo booth yet! Designed for cafes, restaurants, retail spaces, and other businesses with limited room, this vintage-styled receipt photo booth offers a unique experience.
Category: New Photo Booth Designs
Status: Deployed
Feature: Portable korean style photo booth
Description: This portable photobooth will be designed for events, prioritizing ease of transportation and setup.
Category: New Photo Booth Designs
Status: Planned
Feature: Diversified form factors (e.g. mirror booths, open-air booths, wall-mounted units)
Description: Development is underway for three new photo booth models — one all-purpose machine and two tailored for events and exhibitions — to diversify our hardware portfolio.
Category: Admin Tools
Status: Deployed
Feature: Access Level Management
Description: Business owners will be able to assign tiered control to their company members/operators, allowing them to get isolated access to specific features
Category: Admin Tools
Status: Planned
Feature: API platform for B2B clients
Description: We're building an admin software version that third-party brands can self-host on their native systems, including PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
Category: Admin Tools
Status: Deployed
Feature: Mobile/web companion app for end users
Description: With our upcoming remote mobile application, photo booth owners will be able to access and manage booths from anywhere in the world.
Category: Admin Tools
Status: Planned
Feature: Paper tracking
Description: This update primarily aims at letting the clients know how much paper gets consumed, essentially leaving very little- no room for guesswork for the refilling.
Category: Admin Tools
Status: Planned
Feature: Status dashboard
Description: A new status dashboard is in development to provide machine health and usage updates without needing admin panel access.
Category: Maintenance
Status: Planned
Feature: Auto part alerts
Description: As an extension to predictive maintenance, the system will proactively detect faulty hardware components and notify clients instantly.
Category: Maintenance
Status: Coming soon
Feature: Predictive maintenance
Description: We're deploying ML-powered diagnostics to automatically detect and alert users of potential machine issues — reducing downtime and manual checks.
Category: Payment/ Monetization
Status: Planned
Feature: Stripe payment
Description: While current systems rely on NAYAX terminals, we are working on integrating Stripe to support a wider range of geographies and payment methods.
Category: Payment/ Monetization
Status: Deployed
Feature: New geographic regions
Description: We are adding 10 more countries (in addition to the already existing 62 countries) to the list where making digital transactions via our photo booths would be much easier and accessible.
Category: Payment/ Monetization
Status: Deployed
Feature: Discount vouchers
Description: Photo booth users can directly redeem discount vouchers with coupon codes during the photo-taking process. Business owners can add these vouchers to the photo booth system.
Category: Payment/ Monetization
Status: Deployed
Feature: 2 New modes of payments
Description: To expand payment options for businesses, all our photo booths (excluding Naemo Box) will be equipped with a bill validator and an optional coin acceptor.
Category: Filters and Frames
Status: Deployed
Feature: Frame design customisation software
Description: This update will let Business owners customize their own frame designs from scratch.
Category: Filters and Frames
Status: Deployed
Feature: Frame design collection
Description: Under this update, we will be supplying our clients with free frame designs to help them get started with their photobooth business.
Category: Filters and Frames
Status: Planned
Feature: AI filters
Description: New AI-powered filters are under development to enhance facial features and ambience, creating studio-quality results instantly.
Category: Filters and Frames
Status: Coming soon
Feature: Trendy filters
Description: A new range of filters inspired by K-pop and global pop culture are in testing and set to be released soon.
Category: User Interface
Status: Deployed
Feature: UI customisation software
Description: Under this update we will be rolling out native customisation software for new businesses, to let business owners customize the entire user interface journey of the photo booth to their liking.
Category: User Interface
Status: Deployed
Feature: Animations export
Description: Capture and export short clips of the photo booth experience as GIFs or MP4s. This feature allows users to relive the moment through fun, shareable timelapse or snippet videos created during their session.
Category: User Interface
Status: Planned
Feature: Pose selector
Description: New optional UI flows are being developed to assist end users with pose suggestions, helping them take more photogenic shots.
Category: User Interface
Status: Coming soon
Feature: Animated UI
Description: The current static user interface is being reimagined. Animated screen transitions are in testing and will be rolled out to enhance the user experience.
Category: Camera
Status: Planned
Feature: Camera remote controls
Description: Camera settings will soon be accessible via remote mobile/desktop apps, improving convenience for on-the-go adjustments.
Category: Camera
Status: Planned
Feature: Further guides
Description: Comprehensive documentation for DSLR and camera settings will be made available to empower business owners with technical knowledge.
Category: Camera
Status: Planned
Feature: Setting adjustment flexibility
Description: Integration of DSLR camera controls into the admin panel is in progress, streamlining the tweaking process for operators.
Category: Camera
Status: Deployed
Feature: Mirrorless camera
Description: All the existing photo booths will receive a major upgrade from regular DSLRs to mirrorless cameras (within the same camera category) for better picture quality.
Category: Lighting
Status: Deployed
Feature: External flash support
Description: In this update we are launching the integration of external flashes. So that clients can purchase external flash of their own choice and seamlessly integrate with our photo booths
Category: Printing
Status: Coming soon
Feature: Multi-brand Printer integration
Description: Current support is limited to DNP printers. Upcoming updates will introduce compatibility with additional major printer brands, including HP, Samsung, and Sony, expanding choice and flexibility.
Category: Printing
Status: Planned
Feature: More granular printer control
Description: Clients will soon gain access to detailed printer configurations, including DPI adjustments and color output control — ideal for professional customization.
Category: Lighting
Status: Deployed
Feature: Dimmable lighting
Description: Owners will be able control brightness of the lighting setup that comes with each of the products, to assist with getting to the desired photo result
Category: Printing
Status: Planned
Feature: Additional frame design flexibility
Description: We currently offer a set of predefined templates with moderate customization. Soon, we’ll launch a freeform grid design system, allowing for significantly greater creative freedom.