Varis Niwatsakul

Varis Niwatsakul serves as the Studio Lead at PLASTARC, Inc., overseeing an interdisciplinary team focused on enhancing architectural consumption through social, digital, and physical space integration. Varis's expertise as a Design Strategist at PLASTARC includes leveraging qualitative and quantitative research to inform user-friendly work environment strategies. Additionally, Varis contributes as a Visiting Instructor at Sasin Graduate Institute, a Startup Design Mentor at Thammasat Design Center, and a co-founder and Community Organizer for OpenIDEO Bangkok Chapter, fostering innovative solutions for global challenges. Engagement in architecture and social science dialogue as a co-organizer of the AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee and leadership in Office Field Trip's research studio highlight Varis's commitment to blending art, design, and social innovation. Varis holds multiple degrees from Stanford University and Chulalongkorn University, emphasizing a strong foundation in design and innovation.