HYPERAKT DESIGN GROUP

Hyperakt: All About Brochures

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Barcelona design company, Mito Design, has put out the second book, through Index Book, in their "From North to South America" series. This time it's all about 'Brochures', or as their book title graphic suggests, "Brochures, Brochures, Brochures". As the publisher explains about their penchant for printed works, 'Most designers thought that the Internet would spell the end of printed material. However, today we find brochures that are even more original and are full of soul and contemporary style..'. Included is a cornucopia of Hyperakt's brochure designs, from our work for the Brooklyn Arts Council to the Syracuse International Film Festival. The book also features works from folks of Canada all the way through Chile. You can buy it online here.

American Design Awards For Manifest Hope

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

American Design Awards has bestowed Hyperakt with two wins in their Monthly Design Contest for websites we created for Flux Laboratory's New Hope exhibit in Geneva, Switzerland in November 2008. The exhibit focused around our original artwork inspired by the politically-charged atmosphere of the historic presidential election. It also featured some of Hyperakt's other original pieces done throughout the years. The New Hope is a showcase website, featuring all of our artwork for the exhibit. Kids Vote 2008 is a website which was displayed at the gallery as part of the exhibit. In it, we garnered quotes from New York City-area school kids, to get their thoughts on the election and its candidates.

Graphis Poster Annual 2010 Gives Us Gold

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

2 of Hyperakt's poster series have received a gold certificate from the Graphis Poster Annual 2010, and will be published in the book featuring all the certificate winners. Both the 'History' and 'Rhetoric' series were presented by Flux Laboratory in Switzerland last year, and recently included in the Manifest Hope: DC Gallery exhibit in Washington, D.C., during the Presidential Inauguration. The Graphis Poster Annual 2010 will be published later this year; we're not sure of an exact date yet. In the meantime, you can pick up the Graphis Poster Annual 2009, for which we received a gold certificate for a poster we designed for fashion pr company, Chek Group.

Pratt Center for Community Development : One City / One Future Blueprint for NYC Growth

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

A product of four years of collaboration between civic leaders, neighborhood advocates, community development organizations, labor unions, local development corporations, environmentalists and others that serves as a detailed blueprint for sustainable and just growth in NYC.

Relaxing Hyper Graphics

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We've recently been featured in PIE BOOKS' latest book, 'Relaxing Graphics'. Based out of Tokyo, this chic little publishing house enjoys perusing graphic designs from all over the planet to feature in their publications. Their picks from Hyperakt for this calm-inducing edition included our fun, naturrific work on the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy's 2006 park events calendar, with old-timey hand fans and our brochure for 'The Greenwalk', a Brooklyn condominium for which we created marketing materials (for client Aguayo & Huebener); with elements depicting one of Brooklyn's popular leafy neighborhoods, using colorful foliage that swooshes through the photographic images of the property. Buy it here!

Hyperakt Helps Geneva Celebrate Inauguration

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt is in the news in Geneva again. Maya Samara and Geneva for Obama put on a huge inaugural party at the Conf�d�ration Centre. Over 600 happy people attended and our t-shirts and posters were in high demand. The Tribune de Geneve had lots to say about it. If only we could speak French.

Flavorwire Covers Billboard for the People Campaign

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Flavorwire, a blog featuring cultural news and critique, wrote up our Billboard for the People Initiative in an article titled "Obama and the Wheatpaste Lobby". Here's a little nugget from the article:

"If you weren’t in DC to celebrate the inauguration and gawk at the artwork our new president has already spawned, take heart. At least you can wander around New York City and find visual reminders of how we made history."

Read the full article here.

Deroy Peraza's Work at Manifest Hope DC

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt's Deroy Peraza has been invited to participate in Manifest Hope DC, taking place in Georgetown during the weekend before the presidential inauguration. Several of Deroy's pieces will be included along with artists such as House Industries, Luba Lukova, Ray Noland, Robert Indiana, Ron English, Shepard Fairey and Zoltron to name a few. There will be a concert on January 19th at the galley featuring Moby, De La Soul and Santogold. The Manifest Hope Gallery is located at 3333 M Street NW, Washington DC.

1000 Obama Posters. Over 75 NYC Locations

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt has created Billboard for the People, a campaign to publicly congratulate president-elect Obama through grassroots, outdoor advertising media in New York City. We have secured a campaign which hasl placed 1000 OBAMA POSTERS AT OVER 75 NYC LOCATIONS!

The posters will be up January 10th and will remain up until January 27th, 2009. They will appear in Harlem, the East Village, the Lower East Side, and various neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. FInd out more at Billboard for the People.

Hyperakt Helps NAACP Celebrate Historic Moment

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The NAACP, which celebrates it's centennial this year as we welcome our first African-American president, has asked us to create a commemorative poster for the inauguration.

NAACP : Inauguration Poster

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The NAACP celebrates it's centennial this year in 2009 as we welcome our first African-American president. We created their commemorative poster for the inauguration.

North Star Fund : Annual Report 2008: Giving. Organizing. Changing.

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The concept for North Star Fund's 2008 annual report was to illustrate the building blocks of a just and equitable NYC. The report features individuals and organizations who each contribute a valuable service to the city and surrounding area.Their contributions are represented by basic icons, that combine with others, to form a greater image. The images are illustrations of iconic NYC landmarks.

Hyperakt : Obama Posters

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Obama has made history!!! We have all been a part of it. We have been thrilled to participate in the massive art movement generated by his campaign. We have created several limited edition prints, signed by artist Deroy Peraza. Here are some links to purchase the prints:

"Victory" Series

"We Made History" Series

"The New Hope" Series (Sold Out)

We Made History Poster on the Front Page of Le Temps

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Deroy Peraza's new poster titled "We Made History", celebrating Barack Obama's Presidential election victory last night, is on the front page of LeTemps, the website of a leading Swiss newspaper. Deroy designed the poster as election results came in. A limited edition of 100 signed, silkscreen prints is available for each of four color combinations on our blog.

Hyperakt Brings Hope to Geneva

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Deroy is in Geneva, for the opening of our 'New Hope' exhibit at the Flux Laboratory. The show is getting some love from the Swiss press. He was interviewed by Television Suisse Romande (TSR), the main French language channel in Switzerland. Le Temps, one of Switzerland's leading daily newspapers printed a half page article on the the exhibition, showcasing the artwork. Several other online zines and blogs are buzzing about the show as well.

Check us out on:

Miss Jessie's Is Retro-Fabulous On Smashing

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Once again, the Miss Jessie's packaging is garnering blog notice. This time, Smashing Magazine's website is featuring the Curly Creme packaging in their Vintage and Retro Typography Showcase, which focuses on how certain styles of typography have continued to permeate the modern design world. As with Miss Jessie's, some typography definitively conjures a time period and style for the brand that seem to fit.

North Star Fund On Creattica Daily

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Design blog Creattica Daily recently had some niceness to say about the North Star Fund Annual Report, 'Tools For Democracy'. As usual, Julia's unique illustration style grabs attention as well. Her concept of placing related words into the shape of literal tools elevates a plain-old annual report into art. Thanks to Niki at Creattica for the mention! Check it out.

AquaMedia Likes Our Words

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

AquaMedia's design blog site, Blogizm offered some praise for the North Star Fund Annual Report, 'Tools For Democracy'. Referring to our use of words taking the shape of hand tools, they said, 'Words can paint pictures'. Nicely put. Thanks! Check it out.

Graphism Aime Hyperakt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

North Star Fund's 'Tools For Democracy' annual report gets yet more blog luvin from graphism. 'C'est hype, c'est typographique, c'est Hyperakt !' Merci Beaucoup, Geoffrey Dorne! Check it out. Check it out in English!

Flux Laboratory : The New Hope Exhibition Website

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The New Hope exhibit is our perception of the current political landscape in the U.S. and an expression of optimism for its future. This website accompanies an exhibit of original work by Hyperakt at Geneva, Switzerland's Flux Laboratory, November 1st - 17th, 2008.

MOLUV Luvs the Vote

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Throughout this election season, Hyperakt has been inspired to design artwork that reflects the current political atmosphere that is piercing the collective consciousness in most of the world right now. One of the pieces we created, KidsVote2008, is a flash-based site that allows kids to 'vote' for their favorite presidential candidate. MOLUV has posted our KidsVote2008 site, among their top site picks for the day. Check it out and give MOLUV some of, um, yo luv. Ok then.

Hyperakt in Design and Design

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

DESIGN AND DESIGN will be featuring two websites by Hyperakt in their upcoming book, 'DESIGN AND DESIGN BOOK OF THE YEAR'. Both websites for Apartment 138 and 475 Sterling are being honored and will be included in the book, which is being released in January 2009. The book is published by INDEX BOOK and will feature 768 pages of design excellence. Thanks DESIGN AND DESIGN! Pick one up.

Flux Laboratory : Kids Vote 2008 Website

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Kids Vote 2008 is an interactive visualization of students' opinions about the presidential candidates and their votes for president. The site will be part of "The New Hope", an exhibit of original work about the U.S. Presidential Elections by Brooklyn design studio, Hyperakt at Flux Laboratory, Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 1 - Nov. 17, 2008.

Hyperakt Goes Global with First International Exhibit

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt has been invited to exhibit its political posters and socially engaged art work at Geneva, Switzerland’s Flux Laboratory arts & business gallery. The show, entitled “The New Hope,” will open November 1, 2008 and run until November 17, 2008.

Read the Press Release

Hyperakt on Graphic-Excange

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Design junkie website Graphic-exchange recently featured their favorite Hyperakt design campaigns and pieces, including Miss Jessie's and Apt. 138 branding and North Star Fund's 'Tools For Democracy' annual report. We appreciate the nod to our quickly growing collection of logo and branding work. 'Hyperaky' aside.

Miss Jessie's is Intercontinental

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

French magazine, �tapes, recently featured our design for Miss Jessie's hair care packaging in their September 08 issue. From what we can gather (in all our American-ness), the issue focuses on advertising, packaging and artwork having to do with Afro centric culture. While Miss Jessie's products do come from a proud African-American heritage, they'd tell you that their products are for all folks. Just like their classic and colorful packaging.

Hyperakt at the Democratic National Convention

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Deroy's Obama ‘New Hope’ posters have gotten a lot of attention from all over the world, ever since we posted them up on our blog. Recently, we were asked by the Manifest Hope Gallery to submit the poster for display in their exhibit at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Partnered with MoveOn.org, Manifest Hope (housed in Denver’s Andenken Gallery) utilizes art and media to shine a light on the current spirit of ‘Hope, Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism’, inspired by the Obama Presidential Campaign. Works by artists such as Gary Baseman, Shepard Fairey, and yours truly, were judged by Moby, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, Guggenheim Curator Nancy Spector, DJ Spooky and artist, Ross Bleckner among others. Proceeds from sold pieces will be donated to the Obama campaign.

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Update: Check out pictures from the Manifest Hope gallery courtesy of our friends. �

Faye + Co Love to Camp

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Design blog Faye & Company bestows some praise for our branding of Camp, Brooklyn’s favorite woodsy-themed watering hole. They also had some love left over for our website. Nice quote, btw. Someone at Hyperakt sure knows how to write her (ahem) stuff ;-)!

Summer of Blog Love

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Here are the latest places that Hyperakt is taking up virtual space:

Chek Group on random inspiration

Downtime Baby on random inspiration

Brooklyn Arts Council’s Folk Feet on Why We Rock

US! Check out our fancy new business cards on iainclaridge.net

Hyperakt is QBN Certified

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

QBN, a site that presents the current most progressive and interesting websites around, chose to feature Hyperakt’s website on their homepage as an ‘editor’s choice’ today. We share their philosophy about design and how it contributes to the landscape of our world, so we’re very excited they chose our site. Thanks (again) Paul!

We Got Some Computerlove

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We recently got posted to Computerlove, a web source for online inspiration. We’re really happy that our site is generating positive boosts from the design community. Thanks, Paul!

Check it out!

Apt. 138 Branding Well-Seasoned

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Index Book’s newest publication, Well-Seasoned: Best of Restaurant Graphics poses the question: ‘Can the graphic identity of a restaurant transmit the aromas, colours and flavours of the dishes presented in a menu, even before the first dish arrives at the table?’ Well, sure. Perhaps that is why Hyperakt’s branding for Apartment 138 is featured in the book - for having articulated the spirit of the favored Brooklyn restaurant in their identity. Get a copy for yourself, here.

ACLU : Rights / Camera / Action Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The American Civil Liberties Union’s ‘Rights, Camera, Action’ program participates in discourses on civil rights issues through entertainment media.

We resolved the program’s branding by referencing the iconic image of the “action” clapboard. This immediately communicates the ACLU’s connection to the film and entertainment industry. A stark black and white color palette was established to respect the seriousness of the content. Strong diagonal graphic elements reference the logo are present throughout the promotional brochure, website and posters created for the program.

Chek Group Poster To Be Published By Graphis

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt's poster design for fashion branding firm Chek Group has been selected to appear in Graphis' upcoming 08/09 Poster Design Annual Book as a winner in the 'Gold' class. Thanks to Graphis for the recognition and to Chek for giving us room to play on this one. This is Hyperakt's first Graphis appearance

See winner's list here.

Miss Jessie's Packaging Gets Smashing Review

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Thanks to Smashing Magazine's blog featuring 'beautiful and expressive packaging design', Hyperakt's design for the Miss Jessie's hair care product line continues to feel the love from design blogs with an appreciation for elegant packaging and carefully crafted typography.

April Showers Brings May Blog Love

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Check out who's been talking about us!

Dirty Mouse
On Yongo
Theeyedropper
Visual Evasion
Le Club-Club
Design Flakes
Groundswell Collective
We Heart It
Zen Blog
Pain d'�pices
El Maleterto
No Legacy
Zapping Grafico

Hyperakt Rock Star Cocktail Coasters!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Inspired by our love for serious cocktails, rock & roll and graphic design, we bring to you a set of four limited edition coasters. Guess the bands that inspired each coaster and you'll get your very own set delivered to your door!

North Star Fund : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Stationary and Identity System

T-Shirts Designed by Hyperakt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We just got us a snazzy new Zazzle store! First up…. some Barack Obama shirts by yours truly.

Chek Group : Check Group Branding

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Chek Group is a brand consultancy for fashion and lifestyle brands. Chek required a sophisticated new identity which would effectively align them with high-end fashion labels and producers. In a market of prestigious names, this identity demanded striking elegance, restraint and attention to detail.

We began by creating a clean logotype that neatly conceals a check mark in the letter K. The mark is used within the industry to identify inspected and approved garments. The name Chek, pronounced like Czech, also inspired us to play with the concept of new languages. Tipping the hat to textile design, we developed a pattern based on fragments distilled from the logotype. The pattern meanders throughout the collateral material creating a stream of new letterforms, an appropriate visual metaphor for a company which helps its clients define their own language within the fashion industry. All elements of the identity set reinforce this idea. The printed pieces resulted in a lush, striking set of collateral, including business cards printed on soft-touch, matte paper, with bold silver foiling on the logo and embossing of the fragment pattern.

Chek’s president, Michael Callif, has communicated a healthy boost in self confidence. Graphis, “The International Journal of Visual Communication”, reaffirms his confidence, awarding the campaign’s promotional poster with a Gold and a page in their 2008 Poster Annual.�

Brooklyn Jazz Underground : Alexis Cuadrado Puzzles CD

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We designed the latest CD from our good friend and beloved jazz bassist Alexis "Crazy Fingers" Cuadrado.

Hot or Not?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt's website is currently ranked #3 in Brooklyn on CommandShift3, the Hot or Not of the website design world. So far, Hyperakt.com has been victorious in 73% of the battles it’s been in. I think that qualifies us as….what, spicy? On fire? Smoldering? Ok, we’ll leave the results to your own interpretation.

Hyperinformed

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We love our information at Hyperakt. From design blogs, to technology, music and pop culture, we are constantly devouring it. To make things a bit more efficient, we've created a Netvibes Universe with all our favorite feeds; all nicely organized, and best of all, its public.

Hyperakt Goes Global

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Now you can travel outside our cozy little Brooklyn borders to see what other shenanigans Hyperakt gets into, as you peruse the brands we work with whose reach extends beyond NYC, and into the broad spectrum of consumer advertising. Hyperakt works with ad agencies on projects for global brands like the NHL, Ford, Colgate and many others. Take a look at the latest additions to the Global Brands section of our portfolio to� have a look and keep an eye out for new additions to this section in the coming weeks.

Saucony : Saucony Website Concept Sketches

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt presented this set of concept sketches to Boston-based running shoe company Saucony, a company geared toward the serious runner. Massachusetts ad agency Mechanica reached out to us, looking for fresh ideas for Saucony’s website. Hyperakt presented two concepts for the homepage, showcasing their shoe line against a backdrop of athletic-inspired imagery. The polished, hi-tech designs strive to conjure the spirit of Saucony’s earnest marketing philosophy - aimed at dedicated runners.

Miss Jessie's Packaging on DieLine.com

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Touted as 'The world's leading package design blog' (and who are we to argue?), TheDieline.com recently presented Hyperakt's design for Miss Jessie's hair care product packaging with the simple acclaim of 'beautiful design' on their website. Thanks Dieline! Check it out.

Death By Kerning For Miss Jessie's

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Death By Kerning, a blog dedicated to the art of typography ‘that is smart, memorable, or simply beautiful’, gave Hyperakt’s work on Miss Jessie’s hair care product packaging some kind words for its stylish homage to its ‘old-school’ roots. Check it out!

Deroy Gets Syndicated

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Deroy's Interview with Spraygraphic gets recorded for posterity in Parsons' Illustration Blog.

Spraygraphic Interviews Hyperaktivist

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Spraygraphic, a visual arts-centered blog, recently got inquisitive with Hyperakt principal Deroy Peraza, and is featuring an interview on its blog. Deroy shares some wisdom about his creative process and the collaborative environment of the design studio.

ACLU Chooses Hyperakt for Rights, Camera, Action

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

�We are proud to announce that Hyperakt has been brought on board to design a cohesive identity for ‘Rights, Camera, Action’. The program will allow the ACLU to participate in discourses on civil rights issues through entertainment media. The program utilizes the high profile status of celebrities and filmmakers to help extend a dialogue to wider audiences.

Hyperakt to Design One City/One Future Report

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt has been selected to design One City/One Future's report on smart growth strategies for New York City. One City/One Future is a collaboration of NYC advocates who are working to ensure that the policies and practices created by the city don’t’ lock New Yorkers out of opportunities for good jobs, decent housing and livable communities.

American Design Award for 475 Sterling

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The American Design Awards' Monthly Contest is featuring 475sterling.com among the top 30 entries out of 726 reviewed during the month of October. As we move further into desiging more complex websites, we're really encouraged by the positive reaction to our work.

American Design Award for 100 N3 Lofts

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The American Design Awards' Monthly Contest is featuring 100 N3 Lofts among the top 30 entries out of 726 reviewed during the month of October. As we move further into desiging more complex websites, we're really encouraged by the positive reaction to our work.

Hyperakt.com Version 5.0 Official Launch

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We're all growns up.

Website Design Award for Hyperakt.com

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt.com is being showcased among the best in progressive css & flash design on the web by WDA at websitedesignawards.com, as a source of inspiration and recognition. Thanks to the crew at WDA!

NewWebPick for Hyperakt.com

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Discerning website judging website, NewWebPick.com, has given our newly re-vamped website here at Hyperakt their veritable seal of approval. We could not be more pleased. Thanks!

North Star Fund : Annual Report 2007: Tools for Democracy

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

North Star Fund has been funding the fight for equality, economic justice and peace in New York City since 1980. North Star has recently placed a greater emphasis on leveraging its branding through cohesive on and offline communications to improve communication with their donors and constituents.

Hyperakt has been charged with unifying and strengthening North Star's branded materials. Each new North Star piece, beginning with their 2007 Annual Report, conceptually conveys the organization's inspiring devotion to civil rights. The "Tools for Democracy" report includes typographic illustrations made from the ingredients necessary to build and maintain a democratic society. From front to back, the themes of freedom, justice, truth and unity are highlighted, bringing the organization’s strength and character into sharp focus.

Cool Homepages Features ACLU

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

ACLU's Ideological Exclusions site has been getting a lot of recognition in the design community lately. Cool Homepages, a website dedicated to featuring the best in current website design, is now featuring it as well. We're happy that our work is being recognized and proud to help the ACLU bring more attention to an important cause. Thanks Cool Homepages!

Syracuse Int'l Film Festival : SYRFILM Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Syracuse International Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to promoting the exchange of cultural ideas through film and video. In 2007, Hyperakt helped the festival with a re-branding program which included shortening the festival’s name to the more memorable SYRFILM.

We worked closely with the client to establish the new mark, based on the festival's 2007 poster. New stationary and a marketing brochure were the first elements, which implement the festival's new branding.

Adobe Site of The Day for 475 Sterling

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

475 Sterling Condominiums' website is being featured on Adobe's showcase as the Site of the Day. Ahem, 'Adobe recognizes websites based on their use of strong visual designs, superior functionalities, and innovative uses of Adobe products. We want to give credit to the creative and engineering talent behind the scenes.' What a great way to start off a morning!

Miss Jessie's : Product Packaging

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Miss Jessie's, a line of premium haircare products for curly hair, was created by the granddaughters of Brooklyn Hair Queen Bee, Miss Jessie.

Aguayo & Huebener : 475 Sterling Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

475 Sterling is a new condominium building in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Hyperakt was hired to brand the property and create all of the sales communication material for the property.

The building’s fa�ade is used as the unifying grid that contains the information on all of the pieces.
Using the fa�ade as a navigational tool, the building’s website and brochure create a distinctive experience that gives visitors a unique ‘tour’ throughout the property.

Styleboost Hearts Our ACLU site

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Design-centric site Styleboost.com offered Hyperakt some praise for our design of the ACLU Ideological Exclusions website.

Thanks for the link. As it is a great site for a good cause, I just posted it on Styleboost.

Wow, thanks Johan! Check it out.

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Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The 11th Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour was a huge success! More than 3,500 visitors and over 140 artists participated. Visitors of A.G.A.S.T. have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the creators of photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, video, ceramics, glass, installation, paintings, sculpture & etc. in their own working studio environment. Artist studios are located in large industrial buildings as well as garages, brownstones and warehouses along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Hyperakt designed the tour's branding and map pro-bono. We are also an official A.G.A.S.T. information center during the tour.

NewWebPick for ACLU

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt's work on The ACLU's ideological Exclusions website is being featured on NewWebPick.com, as a web pick. We poured some hard labor into this project and are really proud that it's being acknowledged. Yay, us!

ACLU Ideological Exclusions Site Goes Live

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We are proud to present our design for the ACLU’s Ideological Exclusion website; meant to educate the public about the prohibition of entry made by the United States government to those deemed with ‘ideological’ concerns. The site features prominent and well-respected artists, writers and political figures, who have endured such exclusions by the government. We showcased these individuals and the subject of exclusion, by utilizing the images of their respective countries' passports to clearly illustrate each person's distinctive story. Check it out here.

100 N3 Lofts : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

High-end branded property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

NHL : Interactive and Print Ad Campaign

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

When you think of hockey what comes to mind? Mean, gladiator tough guys, that's what. Y&R asked us to help them make the gladiators of the NHL look like glorious heroes, with the hopes of making you want one of their tough guy jerseys. It’s a little Rembrandt meets Ovechkin, if you will. We worked closely with Y&R to create a series of ads featuring one player from each NHL team. The payoff is an interactive mini-site where you can scroll through all the team jerseys, see a hero that wears each, and purchase one for yourself.

ACLU : Ideological Exclusion Microsite

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

ACLU’s Ideological Exclusions website educates the public about prominent and well-respected artists, writers and political figures who have been unjustly denied entry to the United States because our government considers their ideas to be dangerous. We felt the method of delivery for each individual’s situation needed to feel as meaningful as the information itself. Our solution was to allow users to navigate through a stack of interactive passports to inspect each individual’s circumstances for exclusion, just as an immigration officer would.

We Love Our Dosage Website

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

So, we did this website for Dosage Consulting and yeah, we're pretty proud of ourselves. But come on, check out this crazy flash and the cool graphics and you will be on our side. Just go already. www.dosageconsulting.com Thanks!

United Nations : End Poverty 2015 Campaign

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The UN’s End Poverty 2015 Millennium Campaign supports and inspires people from around the world to take action in an effort to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. We helped Y&R Design Director, Greg Crossley, turn the campaign’s new identity into a bold call to action. For the program’s information kit, Crossley had the clever idea of constructing the “Make It Happen” messaging out of a tapestry of diverse people, reinforcing the idea of universal participation and cooperation.� We worked with him to resolve the set’s overall design, created various information graphic pieces and ensured the end product was a cohesive product.

Hyperakt Does The One Show

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Ok, so we did not get a golden pencil from The One Club's One Show Design for our work on the New Nordic exhibit, but we were finalists, AND we designed the exhibit at the Chelsea Art Museum for the show+awards ceremony; so we're obviously not sore about losing out to the likes of Ogilvy and Apple. Our work was still being featured....sort of.

Aguayo & Huebener : The Greenwalk Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

A newly built property in Brooklyn needed to be marketed to its young, professional customers. Hyperakt created and designed the logo, branding and marketing materials for The Greenwalk to appeal to potential buyers. Eye-catching, colorful artwork and complimentary images of the building and surrounding neighborhood, helped the developers and Aguyao & Huebener communicate a visually powerful brand that highlights what the property has to offer.

Brooklyn Public Library : Dream Every Day Brochure

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Dream Every Day campaign was launched last year to help the Brooklyn Public Library raise funds for their network of libraries and extensive programming. The brochure is an inspirational portrait of Brooklyn and it’s people, and highlights the role the BPL plays in the community.

Dream Every Day was intended to both inspire children and adults to use the library as a relevant resource and for donors to understand the full impact of the Library’s activities. We worked Brooklyn artist, Jake Messing, to create colorful, fantasy filled Brooklyn landscapes. After a casting call included over 500 Brooklynites, we hired photographer BJ Formento to capture a group that represented the rich diversity of the borough. The illustrations, photography and imagery were then combined with positive messaging to achieve the final product.

Wall Street Journal : Unleash the Power of the Dot

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Led by the direction of freelance art directors Kevin Kehoe and Mark Musto, Hyperakt collaborated on this pitch to promote WSJ.com, The Wall Street Journal's website.

Colgate : Colgate Professional Packaging

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Young & Rubicam needed to present a pitch to Colgate with a product design. We created a sketch for a cleaner design for their Professional packaging line. Strong yet serious colors set the tone for a more sophisticated style of packaging.

Downtime Baby Logo Featured in Logo Lounge 4

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Downtime Baby Logo created by Hyperakt is being featured in the new Logo Lounge book. We're thrilled to be counted among other great designers for our work on the logo for Andrea Verity's Downtime Baby. It's being published in 2008, so if you're a design geek/freak, keep your eye out for it.

Apt. 138 To Be Featured In 'Hungry Design' Book

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt's work for Brooklyn Restaurant Apt. 138 will be featured in a book published by Index Book, from author Pedro Guitton. His new design book, 'Hungry Design' is centered around innovative restaraunt graphics and food-themed designs. We consider Apt. 138 to be a favorite of our own, and we're happy to see it being recognized among other current works of merit. The book will be published sometime in August 2007. Grab a copy!

Brooklyn Arts Council : 41st International Film & Video Festival

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

In 2007 Hyperakt executed our second campaign for BAC's Annual Film & Video Festival. Using the themes from the previous year as a springboard, we injected a visual energy to Brooklyn's longest-running film festival.

New Nordic featured in One Show Design

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt is a finalist in The One Club's 'One Show Design' competition for our work on the New Nordic Exhibit, which presented innovative Scandinavian advertising and design. It's sure is nice to hear that the work we created for an event that showcases good design work is getting recognized for, um, good design. ...and the Pencil goes to.....

Carlson Marketing : "Enter Door C" Website Concept Sketches

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We designed this odd pitch for Carlson Marketing’s ‘Enter Door C’ website that embodies their unique, idiosyncratic attitude. As the graphic of a peculiar machine grabs different elements on the web page, what is consumed is then presented to the user. The presentation allows the portfolio to be viewed in an unconventional way to reflect Carlson Marketing’s distinctive perspective.

Sprint : TV Spot Concepts

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

These TV Concept spots for Young & Rubicam’s pitch to Sprint feature streaky yellow images that invoke fast, fluid movement to tie all the incorporated companies together. Sprint, Nascar and NFL are integrated into bright bands that represent speed in communication, car racing tracks and the game of football. Bold contrasting graphics help transmit this idea to a broad audience.

Beta Testing Hyperakt.com

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We have spent the last few months rethinking and redesigning the studio's site in order to enrich your experience in viewing our work. We are currently in the process of testing the new site. If you're here, it's because we are interested in your opinion. There are still a few areas under construction, so watch your step.

Michael Ciancio Chosen For 1-Year at FABRICA

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

After a tough (and lengthy) selection process, where roughly 7% of applicants are accepted, Michael will be moving clear across the Atlantic to attend FABRICA, Bennetton's Center for Design & Communication in Treviso, Italy. Michael will be working alongside fellow "Fabricanti," tackling various projects in product, retail and environmental design for Fabrica Features, a line of retail shops across Europe, which sell and promote products made by its students. Buon Viaggio, Mikey - we'll miss ya!

Breakthrough New York : Fundraising Brochure

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Breakthrough New York is a tuition-free educational program aimed at preparing a select group of talented and motivated students for the ultimate goal of a college education. The two-year program utilizes up-and-coming educators and college-aged peers to help educate, guide and inspire students to attain their goals.

Hyperakt’s main focus in working with Breakthrough was to help them communicate their message through the design of its 2006 brochure. The brochure we created features two affable real-life Breakthrough characters, a teacher and a student, telling their story as a day-in-the-life sequence. Employing the use of a timeline, we illustrate how their lives parallel.

We also utilized large statistical facts as bold graphics, speaking to the proven success of the organization and its program. The achievement of this fun yet clean design contributes significantly to raising awareness of the organization’s program and its advances in making the students’ college dreams a reality.

World Music Institute : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

As part of a comprehensive re-branding for the World Music Institute, Hyperakt designed a new logo, stationary, print pieces and website, for which we also created the content management system. The look and feel of the website was designed to target fans of world music and reach a new audience of younger music lovers.

Brooklyn Shoppers, Come On Down to Hypermarket!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The addition of the Hypermarket retail space to the design studio at 401 Smith Street blurs the boundaries between Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design and Fashion; a reflection of how Hyperakt creators Deroy Peraza and Julia Vakser approach their work. We filled the shop with furniture, jewelry, clothing and artwork to entice New Yorkers with a love of design, or those just looking for fun, original pieces that are out of the mainstream. Hypermarket is proud to carry work from notable local designers W�d, 4pli and Nicholas Furrow. We recently began carrying clothing from Barcelona design house The Avant and jewelry from RISD alum Hongsock Lee. We’re also happy to showcase local up-and-coming artists such as Michael Ciancio, Abbi Jacobson and Jake Messing, whose pieces have been creating a buzz around the City. Come check it out!

West Orange, NJ : Identity and Wayfinding System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt designed a mark and handsome wayfinding signs for the town of West Orange, New Jersey. West Orange was once home to Thomas Edison's lab. This carries through into the mark which is suggestive of a lightbulb filament, one of Edison's most famous inventions. The signs are designed to guide locals and visitors to the primary destinations Downtown, while adding a charming visual element to the historically preserved area.

Art4Now : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Art4Now is a non-profit organization co-Founded by Hyperakt and teacher Jenna Shapiro to counteract a lack of available arts programs for under-resourced NYC youth. We created branding, print collateral and web meant to appeal to Brooklyn's urban youth, as well as working artists willing to contribute their valuable time in this fun and worthwhile program.

Beyond the logo, Hyperakt has designed an assortment of both print and web pieces for Art4Now, including two websites highlighting the organization's initiatives and showcasing the talents of its students. We also passed the ultimate brand coolness test – student's cell phones were all proudly covered in Art4Now stickers.

Hypermarket Soft Opening

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

A sneak peek at Hypermarket, our new design boutique for friends and family.

Hyperakt's Work Featured in 100% Design Portfolio

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

When Barcelona Graphic Design Publisher, the Index Book, released their design book entitled, '100% Proyectos Personales' (100% Personal Projects), they included shots of our website. It's pretty cool to see our work published in something that's meant to appeal to design-seeking readers all over the world and act as a resource and inspiration to other designers. Well, we can only hope. Gracias!

Hyperakt Proposes Smith Street Mural

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

invent. rethink. create. Is a tribute to the creative community that lives in our neighborhood and an optimistic call to action/reminder for the community at large. The mural’s simplicity, universality, and scale will immediately engage passersby and transmit its constructive message. The site will become an area landmark and a favorite site to pose for photographs. The use of just black and white paint will allow for creation with a modest budget and will facilitate maintenance over time. Neighborhood schoolchildren could participate in mural painting.

Deroy Peraza Speaks at FIT

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Our own Deroy (Trompo) was asked to speak at FIT, in front a group of Communication Design students, about his experiences starting and running the greatness that is Hyperakt Design Group. He bestowed his masterful wisdom about deadlines, project management, design for a mass audience and using separate recycling bins for plastic and paper.

Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Visitors of A.G.A.S.T. have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the creators of photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, video, ceramics, glass, installation, paintings, sculpture & etc. in their own working studio environment. Artist studios are located in large industrial buildings as well as garages, brownstones and warehouses along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. Hyperakt designed the tour's branding and map pro-bono. We are also an official A.G.A.S.T. information center during the tour.

Brooklyn Jazz Underground : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Brooklyn Jazz Underground is a collaborative of cutting-edge musicians. This website is meant to serve as a cross promotional tool for the artists. Designing their branding and website, we drew on Massimo Vignelli's iconic subway maps of the 1970's.

The One Club : The New Nordic Exhibition Branding

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The One Club, an organization that promotes excellence in advertising, asked Hyperakt to design the logo and signage for their exhibit, The New Nordic, an exhibition celebrating the best of Scandinavian Advertising and Design. The exhibit was curated by design legend Paula Sher, which held a special thrill for us. The signage has since been recognized by The One Show Design Awards.

Outside.in : Identity

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

outside.in is a website that pools together local information from blogs and organizes it geographically to further the Internet as a valuable community resource.

Matthew Anderson Joins Hyperakt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

While Jules works on the latest Hypraktivist character, ‘Ampy’, we’ve been plying him with design projects. As a Brooklynite from Seattle, he’s a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. That’s ok; we here at Hyperakt could use a bit of Neko Case mixed in with our Tribe Called Quest every once in a while. It’s good to have Matthew and his fresh take on design on board our crazy little ship. Welcome, Mr. Anderson, there’s no going back now.

European Dream Festival : European Dream 06 Website

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

In the Fall of 2006, the first-ever European Dream Festival presented cutting-edge performers, literature, and film from a newly extended Europe at prime New York venues. Hyperakt designed a website that reflects the Festival’s multi-national vibe with graphics that are colorful, fun and showcases the richly varied artistic visions of the countries represented by this culturally unifying festival.

Jazz at Lincoln Center : Collateral

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We approached the design of pieces for jazz legends such as Wynton Marsalis by creating energetic collateral to promote Jazz at Lincoln Center's radio program, including magnets and postcards meant to invoke a classic jazz vibe.

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce : 2006 Annual Report

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Acting as a comprehensive financial document by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, this Annual Report is also meant to showcase real Brooklynites at their place of work. This piece captures the spirit of Brooklyn's diverse working population.

World Music Institute Chooses Hyperakt For New Branding

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The World Music Institute has chosen Hyperakt to redesign their branding and website, as part of a re-branding initiative for the organization in 2006. We’re jazzed to be trusted with such important tasks, such as the redesign of their logo and stationary. We’re even more excited to get started on the website, which will give us a chance to showcase our knack for organized yet eye-catching web work.

Michael Ciancio Joins Hyperakt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

MICA graduate and designer extraordinaire, Michael (Mikey) Ciancio has joined the Hyperakt team as a full-time designer. This will mark Mike’s first ‘real’ job in design, if you don’t count that time he worked his creative magic for ‘Bagels 'N' A Hole Lot More’ during high school. Seriously, we loved Michael’s work as soon as we saw it, and he’s contributed nothing but smart, clean designs since he’s begun – except for the extensive list of extra menus that have ended up in our menu book. It’s so good to have another hungry Hyperaktivist, who gives Rose a run for her money.

Brooklyn Arts Council : CASA Brochure

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt worked with the Brooklyn Arts Council to design the booklet for their Cultural After School Adventures Program, aimed at helping students realize and cultivate their artistic abilities. We created a fun, clean piece to help raise awareness and generate enthusiam amongst those who wish to participate.

Aguayo & Huebener : Firehouse 735 Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

For the Firehouse 735 Condominium, Hyperakt created a logo, branding and website that would celebrate the history of an 1880 firehouse that had been converted into modern residences. We contrasted the sunlit interior shots with charming photos of Firehouse 735 as it was in past times to appeal to buyers in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights.

Digital Thread Loves the Firehouse

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt is psyched to have our work on the Firehouse 735 Condominium Website, featured on Digital Thread, an awesome website that promotes only the coolest (we assume) in current design work. We used subdued, matte colors to showcase both the sunlit interior shots and the charming photos of Firehouse 735 as it once was in past times to appeal to one of Brooklyn’s most up-and-coming neighborhoods, Prospect Heights. Thanks for the love, Digital Thread!

Brooklyn Arts Council : 40th International Film & Video Festival

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

With The Brooklyn Arts Council's 40th Annual Film Festival, we faced a challenge of rejuvenating an event that has been around for 39 years (the longest-running film fest in Brooklyn). The festival's new imagery depicts Brooklyn as the focus in a vortex of creative energy.

Brooklyn Public Library : Summer Reading Mural

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Brooklyn Public Library asked Hyperakt to create a 65 foot long mural (20 meters) for the fa�ade of its central branch in Grand Army Plaza, while it was undergoing renovations. The mural illustration is an imaginative interpretation of the joy reading brings to people of all ages and cultures, set in the magical land we call Brooklyn. Promoting the library's Summer Reading Program, the piece reminded local kids and parents that there’s more than one way to spend the summer in the city.

Ed Kopel Architects, P.C. : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We worked collaboratively with architect Ed Kopel to help define the essence of his brand and create an identity for his company. We distilled his approach to architecture and design into a brand, which we applied to his website, logo and printed pieces.

Julia Vakser's Daugher, Eva, is Born

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Eva Zeltser, was born at midnight on April 30th, 2006. We don't know much about her yet, but we
can tell you that she weighs 8 lb 1 oz, loves to sleep, and has an uncanny sense of humor.

Brooklyn Public Library Mural

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The Brooklyn Public Library has commissioned Hyperakt to create a mural for its central branch. The 90-foot long mural for the Library's Summer Reading Program will be placed on the exterior of its central branch at Grand Army Plaza, and will remain there for the duration of the summer.

Downtime Baby : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

For new mom Andrea Verity, who designed a baby clothing line to help baby (and mom) get some sleep, we created branding around the design of her first product, the baby hat. The design was created to appeal to any stylish parent in need of naptime.

Rosemary Hahn is Hyperakt's New Studio Manager

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

With a history of making things better, Rosemary Hahn steps on to the Hyperscene, ready and willing to make our lives a living heaven. Welcome, Rosy!

Brooklyn Arts Council

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt has been selected to design collateral for the Brooklyn Arts Council 40th International Film Festival. Hyperakt will design all printed material relating to the festival, including a poster, program and postcard. The festival will take place between April 25 and May 7, 2006 at several venues throughout the borough.

Circle Line Downtown Chooses Hyperakt for 2006 Campaign

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt was chosen by Circle Line Downtown to design all their collateral for 2006. This means we’ll be designing everything from print ads to buoy posters to magnetic panels. We’re also planning to put together a photo shoot for Circle Line Downtown to provide them with a bevy of great shots to delve into whenever they need a photo. This will be Hyperakt’s largest ongoing project to date, and we couldn’t be more excited. What better way to get a free tour of the city than with the City’s premier boat tour guides?

Hyperakt Meets Eyecandy

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The fantastic photography duo of BJ and Richelle Formento walked into our studio for the first time on this fine day. Eyecandy Images has since become our favorite go-to team for all our photography needs.

Scott Mitchell Studio Site Launch

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Los Angeles architect Scott Mitchell has been designing traditional American classics since 1999. His studio now has a site as sophisticated as his work. Built in Flash with our custom content managent system running behind the scenes, this elegant showcase is built to grow as large as the houses the studio has designed.

The Works: Anatomy of a City

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

At the beginning of last year, Hyperakt received a call from well respected design firm Alexander Isley, Inc., inviting us to participate in the production of a new book project. Four months and 35 illustrated maps later, Hyperakt can now claim to know New York City inside and out. Kate Ascher's The Works: Anatomy of a City, published by Penguin Press, is an obsessive account of New York City's infrastructure. Want to know where the city's sewage goes, or why your cell phone sometimes works when you’re on the subway? Then this is your book. It features dozens of painstakingly detailed, full color vector illustrations and maps. Hyperakt is proud to have contributed the most to the book's illustrations.

Wilson Alexander Aguilar Leaves Hyperakt

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Wilson is off to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, where he will be Events Manager. We'll miss you!

The Case of the Missing Tin Cans

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We got back to our illustration roots when we created this years holiday promo. Chestnuts Roast Here: The Case of the Missing Tin Cans is Hyperakt's first illustrated story. Sit back, relax and meet the cast of characters that wander through the streets of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn – the neighborhood we call home.The Case of the Missing Tin Cans is available as a free limited edition poster and is accompanied by a mini website. Get yourself a poster while supplies last by clicking on the link on the right. It will make you rich one day when we are famous.

Miss Jessie's : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Miss Jessie's, a line of premium haircare products for curly hair, was created by the granddaughters of Brooklyn Hair Queen Bee, Miss Jessie.

Cool Homepages Features LMD Design

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

LMD Design is one of several Hyperakt websites recently designated as “New Cool Sites” on CoolHomepages.com

Cool Homepages Features Keller Fishback Site

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Cool Home Pages loved our design so much that they combed through our site, and picked some additional websites we have designed as “New Cool Sites” on their website. Congratulations are in order for the winning websites of Hyperakt clients, including Keller & Fishback's Project Calibrate!

Cool Homepages Features Brooklyn Tourism

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s Visit Brooklyn Website is one of several Hyperakt websites recently designated as “New Cool Sites” on CoolHomepages.com the

Crossmind.net

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

German design portal Crossmind.net has featured Hyperakt.com! The premise behind Crossmind.net is to provide design professionals with the best work samples, featuring outstanding creativity, innovation and professionalism.

Wing Latino on Coolhomepages!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We launched our newly designed website less than three months ago, and already Hyperakt has four outstanding and well-regarded awards recognizing the design! Last month Coolhomepages.com featured Hyperakt.com as one of two “Sites of the Week”. And not to brag, or anything, but the other “Site of the Week” was Winglatino.com –also designed by us! In fact, Cool Home Pages loved our design so much that they combed through our site, and picked six additional websites we have designed as “New Cool Sites” on their website.

Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Disco Lemonade : Identitiy System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Identity and signage for a children's boutique in the West Village.

American Design Award for Hyperakt.com

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The American Design Awards was established in the year 2000 in San Diego, California, to recognize and reward designers of all experience levels who display outstanding abilities and potential in the field of graphic and web design. The Monthly Design Contest is open to graphic and web designers from around the world, who have designed inspiring, unique and creative web sites for either self-promotion, or paying clients. The design pieces entered into this free event are graded by ADA's in-house panel of judges on the basis of originality, effectiveness, practicality, and marketability. Among 918 entries, Hyperakt.com tied for 6th place in the international competition.

Society of Illustrators Awards Shylock

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Society of Illustrators is honoring Hyperakt's design and illutsration work for Perry Street Theater's Shylock, the Off-Broadway one-man piece about Shakespeare's complex Jewish character in The Merchant of Venice.

Taxi Cab For Cuties

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Taxi Design Network is comprised of the most comprehensive resources for the design industry; a web site by designers, for designers. Taxi Awards the Web Site of the Day to outstanding sites that display unparallel creativity or amazing content that are of interest to the design community. All the sites are reviewed and are of a select group, with high recommendation and of superior quality. Check us out! Our pretty faces are featured today on Designtaxi.com for all the design world to see.

On Top Down Under At Res72

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

A design survellience system in Melbourne, Australia, known as Res72, featured us as a design inspiration. Goodday!

De Lijst Says Size Does Matter!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

De afmeting Is van belang! Or rather, for those of you who do not speak Dutch, we meant: Size does matter! Okay. We don't speak Dutch. But our handy automatic translator told us what Delijst wrote: "These design studio established in New York have packed a dik filled port folio, in a cleane and easily at overziene Internet site." We think this is good.

K10K: Big, Bold + Orange

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

"Big, bold, and ... orange - that is the new site for the Hyperakt Design Group. Not only do they have an impressive portfolio, they also know how to present it with large graphics, clear navigation and an abundance of images." -K10K.net Regarded as one of the most reviewed, referred to and revered conglomerate of graphic design professionals, K10K is at the head of the class where design is involved.

Brooklyn Chamber Gets Hyped

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Membership has its privledges. And as a valued member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Hyperakt is now a featured member on ibrooklyn.com!

Hyperakt Is Kinky

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

In the world of graphic design, one of the most bookmarked and referenced websites is Design Is Kinky. Started as a forum to profile and highlight new developments and happenings in multi-media design, Australian-based founder Andrew Johnstone created Design Is Kinky. They had this to say about our new site: “[Hyperakt] has great solid work... [we] aspire to.”

Hyperakt.com Reloaded

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

After two years, we have redesigned our site. Hyperakt.com is now fully loaded, replete with bios and pictures of the entire Hyperfamily, descriptions and anecdotes of our projects, and news items to keep our clients and supporters abreast of all things Hyperakt related! Hyperakt.com now also includes an ARCHIVE section which houses projects more than 3 years old, in addition to an OUTTAKES section that includes projects that for whatever reason, never saw the light of day. Be sure to sign up for regular email updates in our STUDIO section. Dive right in and enjoy the new site!

Camp : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We channeled our inner-summer camp counselor to create branding for this fun Brooklyn watering hole that caters to stressed out urbanites looking for a woodsy-good time, sans the road trip.

Hyperakt Goes Jersey

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt has been commisioned and hired to design a wayfinding signage system for Downtown West Orange, NJ. In collaboration with the Township of West Orange, and the Downtown West Orange Alliance, Hyperakt is developing a system of navigation, to debut in 2006.

Southern Poverty Law Center : Ralph Ellison Poster

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

The One World Poster Set is designed to help students, younger and older, think about their responsibilites to one another in an increasingly interdependent world.

Jack Louth Photography

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

In much need of residence on the Internet, Hyperakt created a sophisticated, savvy online portfolio for photographer, Jack Louth. After two months of development, Hyperakt launched Jacklouth.com, and the success was that much sweeter because Jacklouth.com is the first website Hyperakt has designed which utilizes a Content Management System (CMS) we created in conjunction with the tech-smarts of our Interactive Development Director, Freddy Gomez. Jack has worked with, among others, IBM, Nextel, Cunard (Queen Mary 2), Select Comfort, Dupont and many magazines including Fortune, Mademoiselle, Out, Nerve, K48 and others. His work was included in the 2003 Scope Art Fair at the Dylan. He has also worked with Art4Now, the arts-education, non-profit initiative for at-risk and underserved New York students. Jack was also included in the 2004 10th Anniversary ARTWALK NY Silent Auction at Sotheby's benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless.

Apartment 138 : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

We worked closely with Apartment 138 owner Ted Mann to convert his vision for this one-time apartment-turned hip Carroll Gardens restaurant into a fully realized brand. We stayed true to the space’s history, using the building's original address plaque and vintage wallpaper as visual springboards for the logo, custom place mats, engraved wood coasters and elegant signage.

Perry Street Theater : Shylock Identity and Collateral

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Producers of 'Shylock', a one-man piece about Shakespere's complex Jewish character in 'The Merchant of Venice', wanted to present Shylock as a dubious man not to be trusted. We explored this interpretation, using colors and shadows to invoke the senses of scrutiny and judgement associated with the play's depiction of him.

Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

PJ Loughran Illustration Exhibition at 401

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Hyperakt and Atelier present PJ Loughran's “Cowboy Portraits”, limited edition giclee prints and ink drawings on paper. PJ's work will be on display from July 22nd – August 18th. The opening reception will take place Saturday July 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

Sara Domenech Jewelry Exhibition at 401

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Having left her profession as a sculptor, Domenech strives in her current conceptual work towards a dimension closer to the human. Adapting her sculptural pieces to the scale of the body, she succeeds in transforming them into these small prostheses we call jewelry. “From Sculpture to Jewelry” incorporates over 100 pieces made of various materials including: silver, colored anodized aluminum, copper, steel cable, colored rubber, and elastics.

Refuse: New Products, Old Materials

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

REfUSE is the first exhibition at 40, Hyperakt's new Smith Street studio. All objects on display were made from recycled materials. The show features glass bottle coat hangers by Sybille Homann (Hamburg, Germany), bags made from vinyl advertising banners by Demano (Barcelona, Spain) and bags made from inner tubes by Cyclus (Bogota, Colombia). There will be live jazz by the Alexis Cuadrado Trio (Barcelona, Spain) in our lovely garden.

Deroy Peraza Co-Founds Art4Now

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Art4Now strives to create ways for students who reside in New York City's economically under-resourced neighborhoods to explore, express and develop their voices through art. Art4Now is a non-profit, arts education organization that supplements and expands existing school curriculums to create a hands-on program for inner-city youth. The program partners New York City educators, artists, community and students for the success of a new generation of artists.

NYC & Co. : MoreNYC Identity & Collateral

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

More NYC is an initiative to attract tourism to the city's increasingly popular outer boroughs. The branding system is based on the idea that each borough is a center of activity, and together they add up to make the rich tapestry that is NYC. In creating the campaign’s printed collateral we were challenged to create a piece that gives each of the boroughs equal importance and does not predispose users to enter one before another. To achieve this we allowed panels representing each borough to open independently of the other. A map and information about points of interest are located in each quadrant.

Julia Vakser Moves to Boston, MA

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Enter the age of teleconferencing. It's a good thing Apple's iSight came out around the same time.

Murray Street : Identity System

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Identity system for Murray Street Productions, an award winning studio producing programs for public radio.

Hyperakt moves to Smith Street

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Deroy's new loft work/live space on Smith Street is Hyperakt's new home.

Hyperakt is Born

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

After graduating from Parsons School of Design in May, 2001, and 5 months of freelancing, Deroy Peraza reserves the domain name Hyperakt.com. The name Hyperakt was chosen for a variety of reasons. It originates from a loose translation of Deroy's childhood nickname "Trompo Loco", which is directly translated from Spanish as "crazy spinning top". The nickname referred to Deroy's hyperactive behavior as a child. The word Hyperakt fit nicely into the vocabulary of the world wide web, where the prefix hyper- is used in words such as hypertext and hyperlink. Hyperakt, as a verb can be interpreted as an exaggeration of the word interact, which is what one does on the web. The reasons behind the choice of the letter "k" instead of "c" in the name are admittedly more subjective. The dynamic letter "k" is visually more representative of the attitude behind the name. It also makes the name harder to pinpoint geographically, which is consistent with the nature of the web. On a more pragmatic note, Hyperact.com was taken at the time and Hyperakt.com was not, so there you have it.

Deroy and Julia Meet at Parsons

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:19:34 GMT

Its the first day of Freshman Foundation (other wise known as boot-camp) at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Future Hyperakt principals Deroy Peraza and Julia Vakser are placed in the same foundation group. For the next year they have pretty much every class together. After foundation year, both major in Illustration. Despite very different personalities, they develop appreciation and respect for each other's work and constantly strive to out-do each other.

HYPERAKT DESIGN GROUP

Hyperakt: All About Brochures

American Design Awards For Manifest Hope

Graphis Poster Annual 2010 Gives Us Gold

Pratt Center for Community Development : One City / One Future Blueprint for NYC Growth

Relaxing Hyper Graphics

Hyperakt Helps Geneva Celebrate Inauguration

Flavorwire Covers Billboard for the People Campaign

Deroy Peraza's Work at Manifest Hope DC

1000 Obama Posters. Over 75 NYC Locations

Hyperakt Helps NAACP Celebrate Historic Moment

NAACP : Inauguration Poster

North Star Fund : Annual Report 2008: Giving. Organizing. Changing.

Hyperakt : Obama Posters

We Made History Poster on the Front Page of Le Temps

Hyperakt Brings Hope to Geneva

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Summer of Blog Love

Hyperakt is QBN Certified

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Chek Group Poster To Be Published By Graphis

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Hyperakt Rock Star Cocktail Coasters!

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Hyperakt to Design One City/One Future Report

American Design Award for 475 Sterling

American Design Award for 100 N3 Lofts

Hyperakt.com Version 5.0 Official Launch

Website Design Award for Hyperakt.com

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North Star Fund : Annual Report 2007: Tools for Democracy

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Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour

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NHL : Interactive and Print Ad Campaign

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United Nations : End Poverty 2015 Campaign

Hyperakt Does The One Show

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Brooklyn Public Library : Dream Every Day Brochure

Wall Street Journal : Unleash the Power of the Dot

Colgate : Colgate Professional Packaging

Downtime Baby Logo Featured in Logo Lounge 4

Apt. 138 To Be Featured In 'Hungry Design' Book

Brooklyn Arts Council : 41st International Film & Video Festival

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