"Picture this: you walk into someone's house and notice what looks like a polished piece of wood mounted on the wall. You'd probably think it's some minimalist decor choice, maybe a floating shelf that forgot its purpose. But then your host casually swipes their finger across it, and suddenly soft dots of light appear beneath the wood grain, displaying the current temperature and adjusting the room's lighting."
"Designed by Mui Lab, a Japanese company based in Kyoto, the Mui Board Gen 2 is what happens when someone asks, "What if we made tech that actually knows when to shut up?" Lately, it seems that every surface wants to be a glowing rectangle screaming for attention but this device takes the opposite approach. It's a smart home controller made from actual wood (not wood-textured plastic, but real maple or cherry) that only shows information when you need it."
"The concept behind Mui Board is rooted in something called "Calm Technology," a philosophy that says the best tech is the kind that disappears. The device is even certified by the Calm Tech Institute, which is either very official or the most zen certification body you've ever heard of. The Japanese term "mui" itself means being in harmony with nature, and this controller takes that idea seriously by using natural materials and a low-key interface that won't turn your living room into Mission Control."
Mui Board Gen 2 is a smart home controller crafted by Mui Lab in Kyoto from real maple or cherry wood. The device implements Calm Technology, remaining visually minimal and only showing information when needed through subtle touch-activated lights beneath the wood grain. A swipe can reveal the current temperature and adjust room lighting via soft dots of light. The controller is certified by the Calm Tech Institute and reflects the Japanese concept of "mui," meaning harmony with nature. It supports Matter, enabling control of hundreds of devices including Philips Hue, Sonos, Ecobee, and SwitchBot. The design prioritizes blending into home decor instead of demanding attention.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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