Varanorr is a design studio based in the Southeastern United States that specializes in imagining and inspiring bio-design and bio-centric futures.

We are a future-focused think tank blending technology, design, and science to imagine and build what’s next.
Rooted in Nordic ideals of clarity, purpose, and elegance, Varanorr is a fusion of ideas—where systems
thinking meets speculative design, and where rigorous research fuels imaginative solutions. We explore
emerging technologies not just for what they are, but for what they could become in a more adaptive,
humane, and intelligent future.
From tools that rethink the way we interact with data, to design systems that anticipate tomorrow’s needs,
Varanorr operates at the edge—asking bold questions, building prototypes, and crafting
narratives that reframe how we see possibility.
We are a future-focused think tank blending technology, design, and science to imagine and build what’s next.
the
team

(01) Chris Ried
Founder & Creative Director
With a passion for minimalism and precision, Hiroshi leads the studio in crafting timeless brand identities.