Who are we?

At Luminary Labs, we make useful software for real people. We’re a Personal SaaS (P-SaaS) software service vendor—which simply means we ship ready-to-use tools and also build custom projects when you need something special. For local businesses, we roll out small automation and XR apps that cut busywork and smooth daily operations. For players and creators, we build multi-engine games and reusable 3rd-party software that bring ideas to life.

We sit where curiosity meets problem-solving. One week it’s a simple inventory tool that saves a team hours. The next it’s a Meta Quest build or a small kit that helps other devs prototype faster. Whatever the brief, our goal is the same: turn complex into clear—and make it enjoyable to use.

Bottom line: we give people better ways to work, play, and create. We pair solid engineering with a playful mindset to remove pain points, open new doors, and inspire communities.


Simon Swartout

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Since graduating from the University of New Hampshire in May 2023, Simon has invested most of his professional time in the business of XR development. After receiving a certification from XR Bootcamp for their 16-week foundations and prototyping course, Simon continued to develop his skills through the development of hundreds of small prototypes, a number of which are featured here. Over the past year, Simon has found a niche in system architecture, interaction design, VFX working in the Unity Game Engine. Recently, while Simon’s focus remains on developing XR experiences that are both exciting and utilitarian, he is also exploring web application development using React and the use cases for Python in API development.

Simon’s Portfolio:

Simon Swartout | Notion


Crimson Wheeler

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Crimson Wheeler is a dedicated software engineer and XR developer specializing in the development and implementation of system architecture and gameplay. With a focus on creating scalable and cohesive solutions, Crimson excels at handling the full game implementation pipeline, from designing modular frameworks to delivering polished interactive experiences. As a key contributor at Luminary Labs, a former mentor and graduate of XR Bootcamp, Crimson has a versatile skill set that includes optimizing development pipelines, enhancing gameplay systems, crafting immersive XR projects, and creating AAA Visual Effects. He is passionate about continuous learning and collaboration, Crimson thrives on transforming complex ideas into functional and engaging solutions.

Crimson’s Portfolio:

Crimson Wheeler: Portfolio | Notion