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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.