Award-winning research studio at the forefront of multisensory integration & sensory profiling.

Discover multisensory integration and spatial design strategies that help evoke a greater sense of well-being.

**Arigami** is an interdisciplinary global research team that fuses design, neuroscience, and experimentation. Led by Harvard-trained neuroscientist and award-winning sensory designer, ***Ari Peralta***; Arigami leverages sensory science and principles of nature to help brands and organizations design healthier environments.

By thoughtfully integrating elements such as color, texture, lighting, sound, and scent, sensory design aims to evoke emotional responses, influence behavior, and enhance cognitive functions. Whether in a public space, workplace, or home environment, sensory design has the potential to transform how we interact with and experience our surroundings.

Sensory design finds application across a multitude of industries, including architecture, interior design, healthcare, education, and retail. From the calming ambiance of a healthcare facility to the stimulating learning environment in a classroom, the principles of sensory design play a pivotal role in shaping human experiences.

Science, technology & design converge to enhance quality of life through sensory experiences.

Multisensory Meditations: Using Synesthetic Design to Amplify the Shower Experience | **DOVE**

Each year Unilever, the parent company of Dove and many other leading beauty and self care brands, invites a handful of global thought leaders to their innovation house in London. Arigami was honored to represent the new multisensory paradigm, and showcase its multisensory meditation created for Dove.
The experience consisted of a guided audio visual meditation that harmoniously blended various perspectives of water, paired with a musical composition, created by Robert Thomas. The music was designed to help listeners slow down and take in each stage of relaxation by becoming one with water. Each stage of the water, from liquid to steam to cymatics, included the use of natural scents found in a specific range of Dove products. These scents were released at specific moments to help induce a sense of synesthesia, changing the viewer’s perception using additional sensory input, and deepening the “felt” experience.

Creating Places to Belong® through Culture & Sensory Design | **Kimball International**

Kimball International partnered with Arigami to study how sensory design and furniture can make people feel like they belong. Shaping a sense of belonging in the workplace involves recognizing the role of company culture, addressing the fundamental human needs of connection, community, comfort, and choice, and factoring in purposeful design strategies. Together, these elements form a cohesive framework that influences not just how employees feel but also how they perform. By harmonizing these elements, we can foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Spatial Therapy Research & Design Insights **| Global Wellness Real Estate**

Interior designers, no longer confined to spa or workplace interiors, are turning to art, science and technology to develop exciting new spatial therapies for wellness real estate. The interior design industry serves as the creative backbone of wellness communities, providing much more than an aesthetic or point of differentiation. Join sensory designer and neuroscientist, Ari Peralta as he shares design insights, backed by evidence, that add depth and meaning to interiors, enabling a new generation of transformative spaces that reflect today’s evolving wellness values.

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“Ari and Nedra went above and beyond, helping our company better understand and apply neuroaesthetic principles, multimodal research methods and sensory profiling.”

—JESSICA GUBBINS, VP RESEARCH AND iNSIGHTS, Kimball International

“Ari and team are very knowledgeable and passionate about the human senses and wellness. Their delivery is also equally as powerful, dynamic and engaging. We are grateful for their significant contributions to the global wellness economy.”

—Susie ellis, CEO & Founder Global Wellness Institute

Unveiling the world of sensory design and wellness through experimentation and thought leadership.

Noise Pollution & the Psychoacoustic Potential of Conscious Sound Design | **Nature Effect Series**

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Exploring the Influence of Temperature on Human Senses for Interior Design | **Beyond 5 Series**

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The Rise of Wellness Art | 2024 Trends | **Global Wellness Institute**

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