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Hyperaktivists in Parsons Alumni Magazine

Hyperaktivists in Parsons Alumni Magazine

Dec 17, 2009 | Hyperaktivists, Publications, Recognition

Partners Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza have been featured in Parsons the New School of Design's alumni magazine called re:d (Fall Issue). Julia and Deroy are graduates of Parsons Illustration Department, 2000 and 2001 respectively. The article provides a synopsis of their work at Hyperakt, listing recent accomplishments and ...
Deroy Peraza's Work at Manifest Hope DC

Deroy Peraza's Work at Manifest Hope DC

Jan 13, 2009 | Common Good, Events, Hyperaktivists

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 Zol ...
Hyperakt Brings Hope to Geneva

Hyperakt Brings Hope to Geneva

Nov 01, 2008 | Common Good, Events, Hyperaktivists, Press

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 ...
Deroy Gets Syndicated

Deroy Gets Syndicated

Feb 08, 2008 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists, Press

Deroy's interview with Spraygraphic, the design blog, was published and then recorded again for posterity in Parsons' Illustration Blog.
Spraygraphic Interviews Hyperaktivist

Spraygraphic Interviews Hyperaktivist

Jan 22, 2008 | Hyperaktivists, Press

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

Michael Ciancio Chosen For FABRICA

Feb 05, 2007 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists

After a tough (and lengthy) selection process in which 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 en ...
Deroy Peraza Speaks at FIT

Deroy Peraza Speaks at FIT

Oct 23, 2006 | Events, Hyperaktivists

Deroy was asked to speak at FIT in front a group of Communication Design students about his experiences starting and running 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.
Matthew Anderson Joins Hyperakt

Matthew Anderson Joins Hyperakt

Sep 18, 2006 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists

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 ...
Michael Ciancio Joins Hyperakt

Michael Ciancio Joins Hyperakt

Jun 05, 2006 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists

MICA graduate and designer extraordinaire, Michael (Mikey) Ciancio has joined the Hyperakt team as a full-time designer. This will mark Mikey'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 ...
Rosemary Hahn is Hyperakt's New Studio Manager

Rosemary Hahn is Hyperakt's New Studio Manager

Feb 27, 2006 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists

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!
Wilson A. Aguilar Moving to LGBT Community Center

Wilson A. Aguilar Moving to LGBT Community Center

Jan 02, 2006 | Historical Timeline, Hyperaktivists

Wilson, who has been Hyperakt's Marketing, Operations & Business Director is off to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center where he will be Events Manager. We'll miss you, Wilson!
Deroy Peraza Hired as Adjunct Professor at Parsons

Deroy Peraza Hired as Adjunct Professor at Parsons

Jan 14, 2004 | Announcements, Hyperaktivists

Deroy was hired to teach as an adjunct professor at Parsons. He'll be teaching a Professional Practices class to seniors in the Fall semester, followed by a Digital Presentation class in the Spring.
Deroy Peraza Co-Founds Art4Now

Deroy Peraza Co-Founds Art4Now

Oct 05, 2003 | Common Good, Hyperaktivists

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 curricula to create a hands-on program for inner-cit ...
Julia Vakser Moves to Boston, MA

Julia Vakser Moves to Boston, MA

Jun 02, 2003 | Historical Timeline, Hyperaktivists

Julia has accompanied her husband, Lenny, on a two-year hiatus to Boston while he completes a Master's program at MIT. Enter the age of teleconferencing. It's a good thing Apple's iSight came out around the same time.