Designing Calm in
the Age of Distraction
Merging Neuroscience, Wellness & Sensory Design
For the past decade, Arigami stood as the global benchmark for sensory design, fundamentally reshaping how brands approach sensory experience design around the world.
As of 2026, Arigami merged with the COCUN Institute, a new wellness research organization seeking to develop a new model for integrated wellness living.
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Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Ari is a sensory designer and applied neuroscientist driven by a deep curiosity about how intentional design can transform spaces and improve human life
Fluently speaking five languages, his career spans from neuroscience at Harvard University to leading global brand strategies centered around how we experience the world through our senses.
Recognized by Forbes and other leading publications as one of the most creative neuroscientists in the world, Ari dedicates much of his time to championing the field of neuroarts, proving that creative experiences are essential wellness interventions.
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Experience heals when we let the senses truly feel.
Explore a curated collection of peer-reviewed research, science-backed articles, and forward-thinking thought leadership.
Powered by academic research collaborations.
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Low-Load: Art & Design that Quiets the Brain
Our brains are forced to make endless micro-decisions just to process the environment. Instead of resting, our mind stays on guard; This is where the concept of “low-load” art and design comes in.
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The Arts, Neuroplasticity & Brain Wellness
According to long-term studies different creative outlets may offer distinct, measurable defense shields for your brain wellness. Similar to physical exercise keeps participating in the arts allows your brain cells to flex, adapt, and sweat.
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Vagus Nerve: Why Art Gives You Chills
When a visual masterpiece bypasses your logical mind, it triggers your brain’s prediction engine. That “aesthetic shock” sends a direct electrical impulse straight down your Vagus Nerve.
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Using the Arts to Increase Emotional Intelligence
Believe it or not, the arts are some of the few tools that work effectively across the two main ways we positively deal with emotions: expressing them and taming them.
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Which Type of Art is Better for the Human Brain?
According to the latest neuroscience, neither is better per se, because each type of art style can activate two entirely different creative workouts for your mind.
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How Culture Physically & Functionally Reshapes the Brain
Through neuroplasticity, our brains adapt to the social and physical environments we value most. These can drastically change from one culture to another.
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Ari Peralta’s 2026 availability is strictly focused on keynotes, workshops, and media interviews. For all commercial research inquiries or corporate consulting, please direct your message to the COCUN Institute.