Tap your phone to this handcrafted hardwood block and you're instantly connected: to your WiFi, your menu, your review page, or any link you choose. No app required, and you can change where it points anytime from your dashboard. Measuring 4" x 4" and precision-machined to a 3/4" thickness, the Porter sits quietly on a desk, entry table, or rental kitchen counter, ready for a single touch.
The Craft:
Available in a curated selection of world-class hardwoods:
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Deep Walnut & Curly Maple: For the classic scholarly study.
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Vibrant Padauk & Bolivian Rosewood: For a bold, modern statement.
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The Multi-Species Porter: A signature laminate of our finest cuts, showcasing the full spectrum of Charis Studios' timber library.
The Technology:
Each Porter features an Embedded NFC Engine for seamless, invisible interaction. For non-NFC devices, the Porter is anchored by a precision-engraved Command Baseplate featuring a custom QR code, ensuring your digital gateway is accessible to every guest and every device.
Action Iconography:
Choose from our library of "Action Icons" to designate the Porter's primary function, or provide your own brand identity: a corporate logo, a family crest, or custom typography, laser-engraved to your exact specification.
Ordering a Custom Monogram or Logo?
It's simple. Place your order, then email your artwork to chrisminer@charisstudios.com and we'll pair it with your order and confirm the design with you before we engrave. Prefer to send it first? Email us anytime and we'll match it to your order when it arrives. Vector files (.ai, .svg, .pdf, or .eps) engrave best, but a clear, high-resolution image works too.
The Control Center:
Behind the wood lies the Charis Control Center. Manage your Porter remotely: change its destination, set business-hour schedules, or sequence multi-step journeys. The hardware stays permanent; the actions remain infinite.
