Our Story

The Legend of Ariadne

In ancient Greek mythology, Ariadne was a Cretan princess whose name means "most holy." She was the daughter of King Minos and possessed wisdom and compassion that would change the fate of a hero.

When the Athenian prince Theseus arrived in Crete to face the monstrous Minotaur in the impossible Labyrinth, it was Ariadne who offered him salvation. She gave him a ball of golden thread—in some myths, a gift she received from the god Hephaestus himself—and instructed him to unwind it as he ventured into the maze.

The Labyrinth & The Thread

The Labyrinth was designed by the legendary craftsman Daedalus to be inescapable. Its winding passages and dead ends were meant to trap anyone who entered, leaving them lost forever in darkness.

But Ariadne's thread changed everything. As Theseus descended into the maze, the golden thread trailed behind him—a lifeline connecting him to the world outside. After slaying the Minotaur, he simply followed the thread back through the impossible corridors, emerging victorious into the light.

The thread was not magic. It did not fight the monster or reveal hidden paths. It simply provided guidance—a way to navigate complexity and find the path home.

Our Mission

This ancient story inspired the founding of Ariadne Studio Works. Like Ariadne's thread, we believe the most powerful tools are those that help people find their way—not by doing the work for them, but by providing gentle guidance through life's complexities.

We create apps that serve as modern threads through modern labyrinths. Whether it's organizing daily tasks, making decisions, or building better habits, our goal is to help people navigate the everyday challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Some problems are small. Some feel impossible. But with the right guidance, anyone can find their way through.

Guiding you through the everyday.