Established in 2001. Founded by refugees. Women-owned.
Hyperakt is a purpose-driven branding, design, and innovation studio that elevates human dignity and ignites curiosity.
About the Studio
Since 2001, co-founders Julia Zeltser and Deroy Peraza, along with the Hyperakt team, have been partnering with changemakers moving society forward. We believe in design’s power to center antiracism, accessibility, and belonging in building a more just and joyful future for all.
Learn more about where we come from and how we show up in our work.
Hyperakt is a NYC certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).
Meet the team
Our interdisciplinary team is deeply invested in the power of design to communicate ideas, spark emotions, and effect change.
Belonging, integrity, balance, openness, and wonder: As a small, tight-knit team, we bring our values to the table alongside our strategy and design chops to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with clients and with each other.
We’re a passionate team of strategists, designers, project managers, and engineers who enjoy a good slice of pie, picnics in the park, and teaching each other how to cook our favorite meals.
Learn more about working at Hyperakt.
- Julia Zeltser
Partner & Accounts Director (she/her)
- Deroy Peraza
Partner & Creative Director (he/him)
- Sruthi Sadhujan
Senior Strategy Director (she/her)
- Ritesh Gupta
Design Director (he/they)
- Lauren Jones
Creative Operations Director (she/her)
- Pauline Shin
Senior Designer (she/her)
- Delaney Weber
Designer (she/her)
- Sana Masud
Project Manager (she/they)
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