Japan-based mui Lab has designed a wooden control panel, which aims to bring smart home technology into traditional houses.
Japanese team mui Lab has designed a wooden control panel, which aims to bring smart home technology into traditionally built houses harmoniously, and to inject a warm feel into modern living.
The wooden control panel, mui, works like a touchscreen. With a finger swipe, users can activate the device and control connected devices at home from the digital display. When done with control actions, the device goes back to the sleep mode and looks just like a sanded wood plank.
“In accordance with calm design principles, mui aims to minimize the ‘noise’ of technology and create a calm and peaceful environment for you to live in while providing just the right kind of convenience...