Our mission is to simplify the design process

We want to give you design superpowers. To enable you to come up with better design ideas faster. To work with people in a more intuitive way than before possible. To move entire skyscrapers with your hands. To experience the future before it’s built.

Today’s VR and AR technologies along with the ubiquitousness of mobile devices make this entirely feasible. There is no reason to accept the limitations of flat-screen design tools or how challenging it can be to get work done together just because it has always been that way.

We are just getting started on this journey and would love to hear your thoughts on what we have done so far.

Who we are

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Hilmar Gunnarsson

Founder & CEO

Hilmar is fascinated with architecture, technology, UX and using new mediums to unleash creativity.

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Haraldur Darri Thorvaldsson

Co-founder & CTO

One of Harri’s first jobs was developing a multi-user VRML browser and his love of shared virtual worlds never really went away. He likes outdoorsy things like hiking and cross-country skiing.

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Johan Hanegraaf

Co-founder & Head of Product

As an architect and engineer specialized in design technology, Johan believes immersive technologies have the potential to redefine our design process.

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Adrián Anta

Developer

Adrián is passionate about storytelling, music, science, art and design. App development encompasses it all, so naturally, he got lured by it.

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Ari Þórðarson

Developer

Ari likes the joy of creating things, in particular computer software. Other than that, he also enjoys being outside surrounded by nature, if the weather is good.

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Goran Lalić

Developer

Goran is a Unity engineer, VR specialist, a hobbyist game developer, and a veteran dungeon master. He hasn't yet met a shader that he couldn't best in single combat.

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Nebojša Brindic

Developer

Nebojša is software engineer who always loved expressing creativity through code, leading to his passion for all things video games. When he is not working he might be sailing on his boat or playing at the arcade.

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Alex Harri

Developer

Alex is interested in all things software, design, and mathematics-related. He loves spending time in Iceland's many swimming pools.

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Vinita Rakheja

Sales Representative

Vinita is passionate about design, art, experiencing innovative technologies and a fan of gaming. She loves challenging herself with outdoor sports activities.

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Stefan Talos

QA

Stefan is a veteran gamer and QA specialist. He looks for quality over quantity, especially in humans, and enjoys reading good books.

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Justin Benjamin

Customer Success

Harnessing technology at Arkio, Justin is reshaping the design process, guided by his “do more in less time” ethos, which melds innovation with efficiency.

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David Morgan

Community + Content

David comes from the architecture world and is fixated on discovering how technology can impact the typical design process. He also daydreams about hunting with falcon named Artemis.

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Hallbjörg Embla

UX Designer

Embla is passionate about all things UX and crafting seamless interactions that captivate and engage. In her free time she likes to make art, visit the local swimming pool, or cozy up with a good book and a cup of coffee.