Uncovering the
Hidden Mind
Hidden Mind
Lyminal Labs
Lyminal is a product lab where psychology, AI, and imagination meet. We read daily signals and return science-shaped nudges for new ways of being.
Uncovering the
Hidden Mind
Hidden Mind
Lyminal Labs
Lyminal is a product lab where psychology, AI, and imagination meet. We read daily signals and return science-shaped nudges for new ways of being.
Uncovering the
Hidden Mind
Hidden Mind
We design near-future tech & transparent systems that reveal inner worlds, make them playable, and ready to explore..
We design near-future tech & transparent systems that reveal inner worlds, make them playable, and ready to explore..
We design near-future tech & transparent systems that reveal inner worlds, make them playable, and ready to explore..
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
Beyond the App Store
Lightweight check-ins, adaptive micro-coaching, and just-in-time interventions that bend to your daily orbit.
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
Protocols You Can Hold
Practice cards, pacing tracks, and glanceable dashboards, rituals crystallized into form.
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
Play as Pathfinding
Loops, rewards, and challenges designed not to trap attention, but to turn growth itself into the game.
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
From Signals to State
Multimodal sensing, state mapping, and safe, explainable routing, science as compass.
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
Beyond the App Store
Lightweight check-ins, adaptive micro-coaching, and just-in-time interventions that bend to your daily orbit.
Protocols You Can Hold
Practice cards, pacing tracks, and glanceable dashboards, rituals crystallized into form.
Play as Pathfinding
Loops, rewards, and challenges designed not to trap attention, but to turn growth itself into the game.
From Signals to State
Multimodal sensing, state mapping, and safe, explainable routing, science as compass.
what we make
Software
Artifacts
Gamification
Models & Data
Beyond the App Store
Lightweight check-ins, adaptive micro-coaching, and just-in-time interventions that bend to your daily orbit.
Protocols You Can Hold
Practice cards, pacing tracks, and glanceable dashboards, rituals crystallized into form.
Play as Pathfinding
Loops, rewards, and challenges designed not to trap attention, but to turn growth itself into the game.
From Signals to State
Multimodal sensing, state mapping, and safe, explainable routing, science as compass.
Our Projects: the H.E.Y. series of practical adventures turn AI and science-shaped insights into everyday companions and experiences.
Our Projects: the H.E.Y. series of practical adventures turn AI and science-shaped insights into everyday companions and experiences.
Our Projects: the H.E.Y. series of practical adventures turn AI and science-shaped insights into everyday companions and experiences.
HeyBro
Web App / AI / Voice
HeyBro
Web App / AI / Voice
HeyBro
Web App / AI / Voice
HeyRobbie
iOS / AI / Hardware / Voice
HeyRobbie
iOS / AI / Hardware / Voice
HeyRobbie
iOS / AI / Hardware / Voice
HeyBro iOS
iOS / AI / Voice
HeyBro iOS
iOS / AI / Voice
HeyBro iOS
iOS / AI / Voice
HeySquad
Discord / Gamified / AI
HeySquad
Discord / Gamified / AI
HeySquad
Discord / Gamified / AI
How it Works: the Lyminal Loop is our 4 step voyage from insight to guidance.
How it Works: the Lyminal Loop is our 4 step voyage from insight to guidance.
How it Works: the Lyminal Loop is our 4 step voyage from insight to guidance.
Enter the Journey
Choose your vessel, set intentions, and define your goals. Each path begins with clear consent and a chosen interface—voice, app, or community.
Gather the Signals
Brief moods, quick chats, reflections, and patterns are captured as the raw material of daily life.
Read the Map
Science-shaped models uncover states and triggers, then align each moment with micro-skills, reframes, and resources.
Receive Guidance
Nudges, practices, and reflections arrive at the right time, shaping tomorrow’s path and deepening the voyage.
How We Build: shared worlds and visible truths
Built with people, not for them
We create alongside explorers, mentors, and peers. Every prototype is stress-tested not just for function but for how it feels in the moment. Consent is clear, voices are heard, and contributions are honored as part of the map we chart together.
Built with people, not for them
We create alongside explorers, mentors, and peers. Every prototype is stress-tested not just for function but for how it feels in the moment. Consent is clear, voices are heard, and contributions are honored as part of the map we chart together.
Built with people, not for them
We create alongside explorers, mentors, and peers. Every prototype is stress-tested not just for function but for how it feels in the moment. Consent is clear, voices are heard, and contributions are honored as part of the map we chart together.
Records of discovery
Step into our open archive of field notes, linked journals, and reflections from the team. Read the letter from our founder on why we choose transparency as the medium for building new mental and technical frontiers.
Records of discovery
Step into our open archive of field notes, linked journals, and reflections from the team. Read the letter from our founder on why we choose transparency as the medium for building new mental and technical frontiers.
Records of discovery
Step into our open archive of field notes, linked journals, and reflections from the team. Read the letter from our founder on why we choose transparency as the medium for building new mental and technical frontiers.
Why Lyminal: clear signals, light touch, lasting change
Transparent by design
We create glass-like systems where every process is visible. People can see how suggestions are formed and know when to trust the path ahead.
Transparent by design
We create glass-like systems where every process is visible. People can see how suggestions are formed and know when to trust the path ahead.
Transparent by design
We create glass-like systems where every process is visible. People can see how suggestions are formed and know when to trust the path ahead.
Low burden, timely nudges
Guidance arrives like constellations in the night. Short prompts respect attention while keeping explorers on course.
Low burden, timely nudges
Guidance arrives like constellations in the night. Short prompts respect attention while keeping explorers on course.
Low burden, timely nudges
Guidance arrives like constellations in the night. Short prompts respect attention while keeping explorers on course.
Evidence-led impact
We keep only what proves its worth. Every shift is measured, refined through real-world journeys, and carried forward only if it transforms.
Evidence-led impact
We keep only what proves its worth. Every shift is measured, refined through real-world journeys, and carried forward only if it transforms.
Evidence-led impact
We keep only what proves its worth. Every shift is measured, refined through real-world journeys, and carried forward only if it transforms.
Partnerships in Practice
We invite organizations, researchers, and builders to join our expeditions. Together we launch pilots, chart studies, and weave integrations that open new worlds of possibility.
"Contributing to the Lyminal projects is the most important design work we do"
Adam Kyle Wilson
Founder & Head of Product Design, Polyform Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
Product & Participation
Methods & Evidence
Data, Privacy & Safety
What is Lyminal, and how is it different from a typical mental-health app?
Lyminal is an R&D lab. We build transparent, low-burden tools that make mental processes observable and actionable, then we keep only what proves helpful. Unlike most apps, we favor glass-box explanations, brief interactions, and publishable results over opaque features and endless engagement loops.
How do I participate—call, app, or Discord—and can I switch later?
Join any H.E.Y. pilot via phone (HeyBro), iOS (HeyThere), or Discord (HeyChat). You can switch interfaces anytime; your preferences, consent, and data carry with you so the experience stays personalized.
How much time does it take each day, and can I pause or snooze nudges?
Typical use is 30–60 seconds/day (2–5 minutes for a call). You control quiet hours, snooze, and frequency caps. We design for minimal burden and never spam—nudges are capped and easy to turn off.
What are the H.E.Y. experiments, and how do I join a pilot?
H.E.Y. (Hybrid • Enhancement • Yield) is our series of real-world experiments across call/app/Discord. Sign up for the waitlist, complete consent, and you may be assigned to a study condition (e.g., different prompt timing). Safety flows never change, and you can withdraw at any time.
How does Lyminal define and measure “behavior change”?
We track outcomes such as self-awareness, goal completion, short-term mood shifts after nudges, frequency/duration of negative states, engagement/retention, and skill use. We analyze effect sizes with confidence intervals and report both intention-to-treat and per-protocol results.
What does “glass-box” or explainable modeling mean here?
Suggestions come with plain-language rationale (“Why this?”), key inputs (e.g., recent patterns), and model confidence where appropriate. The aim: you can see and question how guidance is produced, not just receive it.
How do experiments affect my experience?
You might receive different prompt wording or timing (e.g., fixed time vs just-in-time). Burden limits, privacy rules, and safety routing are identical for all groups. Participation is consent-based, and you can opt out without penalty.
Where can I read your results—methods notes or journal links?
See the Methodology page for study designs and metrics, and the About page for research notes, CEO letter, and journal/preprint links. We publish summaries in accessible language and share deeper technical appendices when available.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
Absolutely. In fact, many of our most successful projects are built on close collaboration with internal R&D, data science, or innovation units. We integrate seamlessly, offering fresh perspectives while respecting existing knowledge and workflows. Our role is to complement, not replace.
What signals do you capture and why?
With consent, we collect brief check-ins, short chats, quick Q&A, declared goals, interaction patterns (streaks/lapses), and trigger/safety signals. These support state estimation and technique matching so guidance is timely and relevant.
How do you minimize data and keep it secure?
We practice data minimization, encrypt data in transit/at rest, and restrict access by role. We prefer derived features over raw content where possible and use de-identified aggregates for research. You can review settings and opt out of nonessential collection.
What happens if a safety/risk signal is detected?
We activate conservative routing: surface crisis resources, encourage contacting trusted supports, and—where available—offer warm handoffs. Safety pathways are never A/B tested, and we throttle or halt nonessential nudges during elevated risk.
How can I review, export, or delete my data—or leave a study?
Use the in-product privacy dashboard (or contact us) to review, export (e.g., CSV/JSON), or delete your data. You can withdraw from a study at any time; we confirm when de-identification or deletion is complete, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Products & Use
Methods & Science
Data, Privacy & Safety
What is Lyminal, and how is it different from a typical mental-health app?
Lyminal is an R&D lab. We build transparent, low-burden tools that make mental processes observable and actionable, then we keep only what proves helpful. Unlike most apps, we favor glass-box explanations, brief interactions, and publishable results over opaque features and endless engagement loops.
How do I participate—call, app, or Discord—and can I switch later?
Join any H.E.Y. pilot via phone (HeyBro), iOS (HeyThere), or Discord (HeyChat). You can switch interfaces anytime; your preferences, consent, and data carry with you so the experience stays personalized.
How much time does it take each day, and can I pause or snooze nudges?
Typical use is 30–60 seconds/day (2–5 minutes for a call). You control quiet hours, snooze, and frequency caps. We design for minimal burden and never spam—nudges are capped and easy to turn off.
What are the H.E.Y. experiments, and how do I join a pilot?
H.E.Y. (Hybrid • Enhancement • Yield) is our series of real-world experiments across call/app/Discord. Sign up for the waitlist, complete consent, and you may be assigned to a study condition (e.g., different prompt timing). Safety flows never change, and you can withdraw at any time.
How does Lyminal define and measure “behavior change”?
We track outcomes such as self-awareness, goal completion, short-term mood shifts after nudges, frequency/duration of negative states, engagement/retention, and skill use. We analyze effect sizes with confidence intervals and report both intention-to-treat and per-protocol results.
What does “glass-box” or explainable modeling mean here?
Suggestions come with plain-language rationale (“Why this?”), key inputs (e.g., recent patterns), and model confidence where appropriate. The aim: you can see and question how guidance is produced, not just receive it.
How do experiments affect my experience?
You might receive different prompt wording or timing (e.g., fixed time vs just-in-time). Burden limits, privacy rules, and safety routing are identical for all groups. Participation is consent-based, and you can opt out without penalty.
Where can I read your results—methods notes or journal links?
See the Methodology page for study designs and metrics, and the About page for research notes, CEO letter, and journal/preprint links. We publish summaries in accessible language and share deeper technical appendices when available.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
Absolutely. In fact, many of our most successful projects are built on close collaboration with internal R&D, data science, or innovation units. We integrate seamlessly, offering fresh perspectives while respecting existing knowledge and workflows. Our role is to complement, not replace.
What signals do you capture and why?
With consent, we collect brief check-ins, short chats, quick Q&A, declared goals, interaction patterns (streaks/lapses), and trigger/safety signals. These support state estimation and technique matching so guidance is timely and relevant.
How do you minimize data and keep it secure?
We practice data minimization, encrypt data in transit/at rest, and restrict access by role. We prefer derived features over raw content where possible and use de-identified aggregates for research. You can review settings and opt out of nonessential collection.
What happens if a safety/risk signal is detected?
We activate conservative routing: surface crisis resources, encourage contacting trusted supports, and—where available—offer warm handoffs. Safety pathways are never A/B tested, and we throttle or halt nonessential nudges during elevated risk.
How can I review, export, or delete my data—or leave a study?
Use the in-product privacy dashboard (or contact us) to review, export (e.g., CSV/JSON), or delete your data. You can withdraw from a study at any time; we confirm when de-identification or deletion is complete, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Product & Participation
Methods & Evidence
Data, Privacy & Safety
What is Lyminal, and how is it different from a typical mental-health app?
Lyminal is an R&D lab. We build transparent, low-burden tools that make mental processes observable and actionable, then we keep only what proves helpful. Unlike most apps, we favor glass-box explanations, brief interactions, and publishable results over opaque features and endless engagement loops.
How do I participate—call, app, or Discord—and can I switch later?
Join any H.E.Y. pilot via phone (HeyBro), iOS (HeyThere), or Discord (HeyChat). You can switch interfaces anytime; your preferences, consent, and data carry with you so the experience stays personalized.
How much time does it take each day, and can I pause or snooze nudges?
Typical use is 30–60 seconds/day (2–5 minutes for a call). You control quiet hours, snooze, and frequency caps. We design for minimal burden and never spam—nudges are capped and easy to turn off.
What are the H.E.Y. experiments, and how do I join a pilot?
H.E.Y. (Hybrid • Enhancement • Yield) is our series of real-world experiments across call/app/Discord. Sign up for the waitlist, complete consent, and you may be assigned to a study condition (e.g., different prompt timing). Safety flows never change, and you can withdraw at any time.
How does Lyminal define and measure “behavior change”?
We track outcomes such as self-awareness, goal completion, short-term mood shifts after nudges, frequency/duration of negative states, engagement/retention, and skill use. We analyze effect sizes with confidence intervals and report both intention-to-treat and per-protocol results.
What does “glass-box” or explainable modeling mean here?
Suggestions come with plain-language rationale (“Why this?”), key inputs (e.g., recent patterns), and model confidence where appropriate. The aim: you can see and question how guidance is produced, not just receive it.
How do experiments affect my experience?
You might receive different prompt wording or timing (e.g., fixed time vs just-in-time). Burden limits, privacy rules, and safety routing are identical for all groups. Participation is consent-based, and you can opt out without penalty.
Where can I read your results—methods notes or journal links?
See the Methodology page for study designs and metrics, and the About page for research notes, CEO letter, and journal/preprint links. We publish summaries in accessible language and share deeper technical appendices when available.
Do you specialize in any particular areas?
Absolutely. In fact, many of our most successful projects are built on close collaboration with internal R&D, data science, or innovation units. We integrate seamlessly, offering fresh perspectives while respecting existing knowledge and workflows. Our role is to complement, not replace.
What signals do you capture and why?
With consent, we collect brief check-ins, short chats, quick Q&A, declared goals, interaction patterns (streaks/lapses), and trigger/safety signals. These support state estimation and technique matching so guidance is timely and relevant.
How do you minimize data and keep it secure?
We practice data minimization, encrypt data in transit/at rest, and restrict access by role. We prefer derived features over raw content where possible and use de-identified aggregates for research. You can review settings and opt out of nonessential collection.
What happens if a safety/risk signal is detected?
We activate conservative routing: surface crisis resources, encourage contacting trusted supports, and—where available—offer warm handoffs. Safety pathways are never A/B tested, and we throttle or halt nonessential nudges during elevated risk.
How can I review, export, or delete my data—or leave a study?
Use the in-product privacy dashboard (or contact us) to review, export (e.g., CSV/JSON), or delete your data. You can withdraw from a study at any time; we confirm when de-identification or deletion is complete, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Still have questions? Get in touch with our support team and we'll discuss your unique requirements.