stiklas. is Cole Ortenberg and Dashiell Flannigan. They take ideas they think should exist and build them properly, from the infrastructure up, drawing on software, math, machine learning, hardware, and design. The goal is always to make something people can use. Alongside their own work, Stiklas looks for promising projects from others that it can take on and carry further than they'd get alone.
Who’s behind it?
Cole Ortenberg is an artist, creative director and an innovator of STIKLAS LABS. He contributes his knowledge of software and mathematics. He involves himself heavily in visual representation and functionality when working on Ideas.
Dashiell Flannigan is a researcher, engineer and an innovator of STIKLAS LABS. He contributes his knowledge of neurotoxicology, machine learning and hardware. He involves himself heavily in the software and infrastructure behind an Idea when working on it.
WLKMN Studio ↗A desktop app for theming and tuning a rooted Sony NW-A50 Walkman — your Walkman, but actually yours. — Dash (Aug. 2026)
Lift ↗A free Mac utility that copies otherwise-unselectable text from anywhere on your screen. Press ⌃⌘4, draw a box around the words, then paste. — Dash (Sept. 2026)
archbuildAI ↗A Blender add-on that turns a 2D floor plan into an editable 3D model. — Cole (Sept. 2026)
OrtbotA messaging tool that holds students to their academic commitments — it texts you, refuses the excuse, and asks for proof. Built for IB and the AMC-10. — Cole
coleortenberg@aol.comSanta Monica, LA
office@dashiellflannigan.comCheviot Hills, LA