Our team is a tapestry of diverse backgrounds, including designers, neuroscientists, wellness professionals, and researchers.

Our Story

The journey of Arigami began in 2017 with a shared vision to revolutionize sensory experiences through design. Our team's inception began in London and was inspired by the realization that by combining our unique expertise, we could make a profound impact on how people interact with retail environments. Under the visionary leadership of Ari Peralta, we have garnered recognition for our groundbreaking work in sensory design and wellness across various disciplines and markets. From retail to hospitality to architecture and design, to experience design and automotive interiors, our projects have touched upon a wide array of sectors.

Our commitment to advancing sensory science is upheld by the collaborative nature of our approach. We bring together experts from diverse fields such as design, neuroscience, wellness, and research to tackle sensory challenges from multiple perspectives. By fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, we have witnessed remarkable success stories where collective expertise has resulted in groundbreaking solutions to sensory-related issues.

Through our global initiatives, we have witnessed transformative outcomes in creating more balanced sensory experiences. Our award-winning projects and collaborations highlight the tangible benefits of our work, demonstrating how intentional sensory design can lead to improved mental well-being, heightened focus, and reduced stress levels. Our long-term vision is to cultivate a world where sensory wellness is integrated into everyday life, fostering a sense of harmony and tranquility for all.

From our visionary designers to neuroscientists and innovative technologists, every member adds a layer of expertise critical to our success.

Ari Peralta, Director & Founder

Ari Peralta is one of the world’s leading voices in neuroscience and sensory design, embodying wellness innovation and eliciting behavioral outcomes by improving people’s experiences of products and their emotional attachment to brands. With clients including Nissan, Kimball International and NASA, Ari has designed award-winning simulated health and multisensory profiling systems and leads the conversation around multisensory integration and wellbeing design in retail, automotive and immersive experience design.

Ari's professional journey has been a remarkable trajectory from marketing to design to neuroscience. Along the way, he has undertaken notable projects and collaborations that have not only defined his career but also redefined sensory design. His interdisciplinary approach has left an indelible mark on the field and continues to inspire others. His unique blend of science and design backgrounds, enables our partners and collaborators to reimagine what’s possible with the senses.

Beyond his impact-driven commercial projects, Ari is also known for his extensive community outreach, focusing on providing sensory relief to vulnerable communities experiencing sensory processing disorders and people living with Alzheimer’s. He is the board chairman of SciArt Exchange, a non-profit born from NASA, dedicated to promoting the Arts and STEM skills. Ari is also the chairman of the award-winning Club Taíno, a non-profit dedicated providing access to the Arts and sensory education to vulnerable communities in the Dominican Republic. His steadfast commitment to others led to a recent presidential honor in his homeland, being recognized as a citizen of excellence.

To many, he is known via his contributions to many media platforms such as Hotel Designs, Healthcare Design Magazine and Retail Touchpoints. Ari is deeply committed to engaging and educating the community about sensory design and wellness, and has conducted over two dozen lectures at prestigious academic institutions including Central Saint Martins and the International Architect Academy. His outreach programs and initiatives have made a tangible difference in people's lives, spreading awareness and fostering a greater understanding of the impact of sensory experiences. His influence extends beyond individual interactions, shaping a broader movement towards sensory awareness.

Ari Peralta's contributions to sensory design and neuroscience are undeniably significant. His innovative work has not only pushed the boundaries of sensory design but has also elevated the conversation around sensory wellness.

Our interdisciplinary consultants are exceptional individuals, each playing a pivotal role in our pursuit of sensory design excellence.

We enable change by forming strategic academic partnerships that revitalize the research process.