Respectful Mediation — A Design Protocol
A framework for designing technology that sits between human and work without demanding attention or creating dependency. The foundational paper of the HEL Design Protocol.
The protocol, shared openly.
Human Engine Labs publishes its research, design standards, and open protocols without paywalls. The ideas matter more than the institution.
Published and forthcoming research
What we are building
These tools and protocols are in active development. They will be released when they meet the HEL standard — not before.
- HEL Design Protocol v1.0
- The three principles and five layers, documented as an open standard.
- drafting
- Technical Readiness Scorecard
- A 12-question diagnostic for build/buy/integrate decisions.
- designing
- Build vs Buy Calculator
- Decision framework for internal tool evaluation.
- planning
Q2 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Start with Research OS
The first Foundation Tool. A complete research system built on the HEL Design Protocol.