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Hello, and welcome to A Present Force. We’re an independent, female-founded studio based in Berlin, working internationally. Say hello@apresentforce.com
Hello, and welcome to A Present Force. We’re an independent, female-founded studio based in Berlin, working internationally. Say hello@apresentforce.com
Who we are
Who we are
Introduction
A Present Force is led by me, Meredith Hattam (she/her). I’m a design generalist who works across visual design, digital product design, and illustration. I started my own practice in 2024 after 11 years of working for both large companies and small studios.
In the past, I’ve designed and led web design for The New Yorker, as well as worked with clients across the fashion, media, art, healthcare, and hospitality industries. I moved to Berlin in 2023, and continue to work internationally in both the US and EU.
I founded A Present Force to scale into a collective model, which means we’ll pair together as a team, and work with a network of experts in their field as needed. If I can’t build it, draw it, or design it, we’ll collaborate with someone in my network who can.
Recognition & Capabilities
Select Awards & Press
D&AD Wooden Pencil 2023
SPD Gold 2023
Webby 2025
Typewolf
Site Inspire
Ilovecreatives
AIGA Eye on Design
Business Punk
Refinery 29
Select Clients
The New Yorker
Vogue
Conde Nast International
Loeffler Randall
L’AGENCE
Saks Fifth Avenue
Ann Taylor LOFT
Daylight Health
The Model Alliance
Design Capabilities
Creative Direction/Art Direction
Brand Identity Design
Illustration
UI Design (Web Design, App Design)
UX Design (User Testing, Workshops)
Web Development (Dev Pairing)
Web Development (Using No Code tools, Framer, Webflow, Squarespace)
Who we are
Introduction
A Present Force is led by me, Meredith Hattam (she/her). I’m a design generalist who works across visual design, digital product design, and illustration. I started my own practice in 2024 after 11 years of working for both large companies and small studios.
In the past, I’ve designed and led web design for The New Yorker, as well as worked with clients across the fashion, media, art, healthcare, and hospitality industries. I moved to Berlin in 2023, and continue to work internationally in both the US and EU.
I founded A Present Force to scale into a collective model, which means we’ll pair together as a team, and work with a network of experts in their field as needed. If I can’t build it, draw it, or design it, we’ll collaborate with someone in my network who can.
Recognition & Capabilities
Select Awards & Press
D&AD Wooden Pencil 2023
SPD Gold 2023
Webby 2025
Typewolf
Site Inspire
Ilovecreatives
AIGA Eye on Design
Business Punk
Refinery 29
Select Clients
The New Yorker
Vogue
Conde Nast International
Loeffler Randall
L’AGENCE
Saks Fifth Avenue
Ann Taylor LOFT
Publix
Daylight Health
Mitti Labs
Design Capabilities
Creative Direction/Art Direction
Brand Identity Design
Illustration
Web Design
App Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development (Dev Pairing)
Web Development (No Code)
What's in a Name?
What's in a Name?
we are a present force in design.
we are a present force in design.
we are a present force in design.
75% of design leadership is men, but about 70% of design students are women.
75% of design leadership is men, but about 70% of design students are women.
That’s an oft-quoted statistic (down from 90%) that’s unfortunately still true in 2025 (source). Even wilder, only 1% of creative agencies are founded by women (in all fairness, this is a bit misleading. And yet.)
That’s an oft-quoted statistic (down from 90%) that’s unfortunately still true in 2025 (source). Even wilder, only 1% of creative agencies are founded by women (in all fairness, this is a bit misleading. And yet.)
Women are very much a present force in design, which is clear through our collaborators, the majority of which are female-identifying developers, illustrators, and designers–hence our studio name.
Women are very much a present force in design, which is clear through our collaborators, the majority of which are female-identifying developers, illustrators, and designers–hence our studio name.
We're always looking to meet more–if this sounds like you, drop us a line below.
We're always looking to meet more–if this sounds like you, drop us a line below.
Get in touch
Get in touch
Get in touch
We'd love to hear more about what you're looking to achieve, and currently booking projects for Q3 2025. Drop us a line, and let's connect.
We'd love to hear more about what you're looking to achieve, and currently booking projects for Q3 2025. Drop us a line, and let's connect.