Launching a new kind of hotel experience
Launching a new kind of hotel experience
Launching a new kind of hotel experience




How we helped Wayfarer create a new kind of hotel experience, local and digitally enabled.
Meet Kabin
Wayfarer is a property management company overseeing a growing portfolio of hotels in the Kansai region under the Kabin brand.
The venture was founded on the belief that technology can significantly enhance hotel operations, resulting in a more performant business and a superior guest experience.

What we did
Over a two-year collaboration, we helped Wayfarer design an ecosystem of digital products. Working closely with the startup, our efforts included designing Kabin's e-commerce website, a guest mobile app for hotel services and local tips, a tablet app for the front desk, and the company's internal operations software.
Highlights
A unique booking experience
Enhancing your stay
A smooth arrival
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How we helped Wayfarer create a new kind of hotel experience, local and digitally enabled.
Meet Kabin
Wayfarer is a property management company overseeing a growing portfolio of hotels in the Kansai region under the Kabin brand.
The venture was founded on the belief that technology can significantly enhance hotel operations, resulting in a more performant business and a superior guest experience.

What we did
Over a two-year collaboration, we helped Wayfarer design an ecosystem of digital products. Working closely with the startup, our efforts included designing Kabin's e-commerce website, a guest mobile app for hotel services and local tips, a tablet app for the front desk, and the company's internal operations software.
Highlights
A unique booking experience
Enhancing your stay
A smooth arrival
View more
Meet Kabin
Wayfarer is a property management company overseeing a growing portfolio of hotels in the Kansai region under the Kabin brand.
The venture was founded on the belief that technology can significantly enhance hotel operations, resulting in a more performant business and a superior guest experience.

What we did
Over a two-year collaboration, we helped Wayfarer design an ecosystem of digital products. Working closely with the startup, our efforts included designing Kabin's e-commerce website, a guest mobile app for hotel services and local tips, a tablet app for the front desk, and the company's internal operations software.
Highlights
A unique booking experience
Enhancing your stay
A smooth arrival
View more
Meet Kabin
Wayfarer is a property management company overseeing a growing portfolio of hotels in the Kansai region under the Kabin brand.
The venture was founded on the belief that technology can significantly enhance hotel operations, resulting in a more performant business and a superior guest experience.

What we did
Over a two-year collaboration, we helped Wayfarer design an ecosystem of digital products. Working closely with the startup, our efforts included designing Kabin's e-commerce website, a guest mobile app for hotel services and local tips, a tablet app for the front desk, and the company's internal operations software.
Highlights
A unique booking experience
Enhancing your stay
A smooth arrival
View more








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A unique booking experience
Kabin's e-commerce website is a crucial touchpoint in the startup's ecosystem. With the travel industry ruled by OTAs, Kabin aimed to increase their share of direct bookings. To achieve this, Kabin needed an online reservation site that would offer a simple, smooth booking process while delivering a unique brand experience.
A unique booking experience
Kabin's e-commerce website is a crucial touchpoint in the startup's ecosystem. With the travel industry ruled by OTAs, Kabin aimed to increase their share of direct bookings. To achieve this, Kabin needed an online reservation site that would offer a simple, smooth booking process while delivering a unique brand experience.
A unique booking experience
Kabin's e-commerce website is a crucial touchpoint in the startup's ecosystem. With the travel industry ruled by OTAs, Kabin aimed to increase their share of direct bookings. To achieve this, Kabin needed an online reservation site that would offer a simple, smooth booking process while delivering a unique brand experience.
A unique booking experience
Kabin's e-commerce website is a crucial touchpoint in the startup's ecosystem. With the travel industry ruled by OTAs, Kabin aimed to increase their share of direct bookings. To achieve this, Kabin needed an online reservation site that would offer a simple, smooth booking process while delivering a unique brand experience.















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Enhancing your stay
Kabin's mobile app serves as the cornerstone of their digital ecosystem. It provides guests with a centralized hub for accessing all services and information they need to optimize their stay.
The Kabin model is designed as a semi-self-service guest experience. Instead of relying heavily on hotel staff for check-in, check-out, room service, and reservation changes, guests can handle most tasks on their own through the Kabin app. This approach frees up time for staff to act more as concierges, local insight providers, and community managers, resulting in a smoother, warmer, and more authentic stay.
Enhancing your stay
Kabin's mobile app serves as the cornerstone of their digital ecosystem. It provides guests with a centralized hub for accessing all services and information they need to optimize their stay.
The Kabin model is designed as a semi-self-service guest experience. Instead of relying heavily on hotel staff for check-in, check-out, room service, and reservation changes, guests can handle most tasks on their own through the Kabin app. This approach frees up time for staff to act more as concierges, local insight providers, and community managers, resulting in a smoother, warmer, and more authentic stay.
Enhancing your stay
Kabin's mobile app serves as the cornerstone of their digital ecosystem. It provides guests with a centralized hub for accessing all services and information they need to optimize their stay.
The Kabin model is designed as a semi-self-service guest experience. Instead of relying heavily on hotel staff for check-in, check-out, room service, and reservation changes, guests can handle most tasks on their own through the Kabin app. This approach frees up time for staff to act more as concierges, local insight providers, and community managers, resulting in a smoother, warmer, and more authentic stay.
Enhancing your stay
Kabin's mobile app serves as the cornerstone of their digital ecosystem. It provides guests with a centralized hub for accessing all services and information they need to optimize their stay.
The Kabin model is designed as a semi-self-service guest experience. Instead of relying heavily on hotel staff for check-in, check-out, room service, and reservation changes, guests can handle most tasks on their own through the Kabin app. This approach frees up time for staff to act more as concierges, local insight providers, and community managers, resulting in a smoother, warmer, and more authentic stay.












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A smooth arrival
For the travelers who prefer not to rely on a mobile app, Kabin makes essential procedures such as the check-in and check-outs, self-service through a tablets installed at the reception of each location.
A smooth arrival
For the travelers who prefer not to rely on a mobile app, Kabin makes essential procedures such as the check-in and check-outs, self-service through a tablets installed at the reception of each location.
A smooth arrival
For the travelers who prefer not to rely on a mobile app, Kabin makes essential procedures such as the check-in and check-outs, self-service through a tablets installed at the reception of each location.
A smooth arrival
For the travelers who prefer not to rely on a mobile app, Kabin makes essential procedures such as the check-in and check-outs, self-service through a tablets installed at the reception of each location.
PROJECT TEAM
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PROJECT TEAM
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PROJECT TEAM
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Design Lead
Raphael Hodé
UX/UI Designer
Adam King (Forme Studio)
UX/UI Designer
Mikah Razon
Art Direction
Elisa Michelet (Kaki Studio)
Design Lead
Raphael Hodé
UX/UI Designer
Adam King (Forme Studio)
UX/UI Designer
Mikah Razon
Art Direction
Elisa Michelet (Kaki Studio)
Design Lead
Raphael Hodé
UX/UI Designer
Adam King (Forme Studio)
UX/UI Designer
Mikah Razon
Art Direction
Elisa Michelet (Kaki Studio)
Design Lead
Raphael Hodé
UX/UI Designer
Adam King (Forme Studio)
UX/UI Designer
Mikah Razon
Art Direction
Elisa Michelet (Kaki Studio)
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