While checking in at Nohga Hotel, I spotted something really cool at the reception—a minimal wooden gadget quietly rotating through important info, like the Wi-Fi password and local tips.
It blends in perfectly with the natural, modern vibe of the lobby and doesn’t give the 'flashy-neon-Mcdonald's-promotion' vibe.Of course, I had to ask about it, and it turns out it’s from a local startup called Mui Lab (check out their English website here).I think the reason it stood out to me so much is that it's not screaming for attention—it’s just there, doing its job, quietly being awesome. Bit of an oxymoron, but I'm sure you get it.
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