Established in 2001. Founded by refugees. Women-owned.
Hyperakt is a branding studio for nonprofits. We work side-by-side with the people, organizations, and foundations who are building a more just and joyous society.
About the Studio
Since 2001, co-founders Julia Zeltser and Deroy Peraza, along with the Hyperakt team, have used the power of design to center antiracism, accessibility, and belonging. Learn more about where we come from and how we show up in our work.
Hyperakt is a NYC certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise.
Meet the team
Our interdisciplinary team uses the power of design and strategy to help nonprofits communicate ideas, spark emotions, and effect change.
We’re a small, tight-knit team of strategists, designers, and project managers who enjoy a good slice of pie, picnics in the park, and teaching each other how to cook our favorite meals.
We value belonging, integrity, balance, openness, and wonder—and we bring it all into our work to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with clients and with each other.
Learn more about working at Hyperakt.
- Julia Zeltser
Partner, Operations & Growth Director
(she/her) - Deroy Peraza
Partner, Creative & Marketing Director
(he/him) - Sruthi Sadhujan
Senior Strategy Director (she/her)
- Lauren Jones
Director of Client Experience
- Pauline Shin
Art Director (she/her)
- Delaney Weber
Senior UX Designer (she/her)
- Sana Masud
Project Manager (she/they)
- Kade Burns
Senior Strategist (she/her)
Recent News & Recognition
- Hyperakt's Deroy Peraza Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article to Comment on Global Refuge Name ChangeThe Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Hyperakt's Deroy Peraza and Sruthi Sadhujan Featured in Twelve Creative Voices to Follow in 2024Print Magazine
- Hyperakt's Nonprofit Brand Score Tool featured on Brand NewBrand New