Bring Nature to Your Desk, Effortlessly

Ark Smart Planter is a fully automated terrarium that takes the guesswork out of plant care. With built-in sensors, environmental controls, and a companion app, it creates stable conditions so your plants can thrive on your desk. Set it up in minutes, then watch a calming micro-ecosystem reduce stress, boost focus, and bring a touch of nature to your day. A cohesive kit helps you plant, maintain, and clean with ease, while replaceable parts support long-term use. From mist to light to cycle timing, it handles the routine while you enjoy the view or step in when you want to. Bring nature closer, without the worry. Back it on Kickstarter. About I'm Adam Ostroff, creator of Plantelligence and founder of ARK Designs. For 20+ years, I've worked at the intersection of industrial design and engineering - taking ideas from sketch to shelf for big-box retail, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer brands, and earning 20+ patents along the way. I'm a hands-on builder who lives in CAD, prototypes with ad