Designed for Humans. Powered by AI.
We help teams use automation and responsible AI to save time, reduce stress, and make work feel more human again.
Automation and Responsible AI
We design custom tools and systems to give time back to the people behind the business. Whether you need a time audit, automation, or a responsible AI strategy, we help you build technology that aligns with your company values.
- AI Governance and Risk Guidance
- Responsible AI Frameworks
- Fractional AI Consulting
- Workflow Automation
- Claris FileMaker Development
- Time Audits and Process Mapping
- AI Tool Evaluation
- AI Training and Literacy
Violet Beacon is a signal for what’s possible when we use technology well.
Time Matters
We believe time is our most valuable resource. Our work focuses on helping people reclaim their focus and reduce the daily drain, so they can spend more time on what matters.
Responsible AI
We use AI intentionally and responsibly. We help our clients by guiding them to adopt AI responsibly and ensure their AI strategy aligns with their company values.
Claris Partner
With over 20 years experience as a Claris Partner, we build Claris FileMaker systems that are flexible, intuitive, and thoughtfully integrated with modern automation and AI workflows.
Discover Human Intelligence – the Violet Beacon Blog.
Human Intelligence is a blend of technical clarity and human insight, focusing on automation and responsible AI in action. The blog is written for curious minds exploring the role of artificial intelligence in real life.
If AI Can Teach Us Anything, Why Do We Still Follow People?
Reading Time: 5 minutesEven in an AI-powered world, we still seek out real teachers, mentors, and in-person gatherings. Why? This article explores these questions, diving into what makes human connection so essential, even as AI becomes a powerful teaching tool. Discover why, in a world full of smart technology, we still look to people for inspiration, presence, and the stories that truly move us.
AI-Powered Image Recognition in FileMaker (Part 1 of 2)
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntegrating AI-powered image recognition into FileMaker unlocks entirely new ways to interact with your data. Instead of relying solely on manual tagging or rigid folder structures, you can now let the system interpret visual content, and surface relevant images through search.
Responsible AI Use in FileMaker 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutesExplore how FileMaker 2025 puts AI front and center, and why understanding it is more important than ever. This blog series breaks down what responsible AI use means inside FileMaker, starting with the basics: AI literacy.
Why Violet Beacon?
Human-Centered Approach
We build systems that simply work for the people who use them. Too often we’ve seen systems that can creates more headaches for people. We are founded on the idea that we are solving real problems for real people. Our systems and strategies are designed to deliver results without extra steps or confusion.
Join the Future of Work
If you’re interested in what intentional productivity could look like for your team, we’d be glad to walk you through it.