Support System for
Modern Makers
Support System for
Modern Makers
Support System for
Modern Makers
PRESENT exists to inspire starting and shipping, through stories of making, discipline, and self-care from the most courageous creators of today and tomorrow. We build our own tools to support Modern Makers: from a print magazine to extensive digital platform, from podcasts and frameworks to workshops for our global community.
PRESENT exists to inspire starting and shipping, through stories of making, discipline, and self-care from the most courageous creators of today and tomorrow. We build our own tools to support Modern Makers: from a print magazine to extensive digital platform, from podcasts and frameworks to workshops for our global community.
The Bliss and Battles of
Living and Making Today
The Bliss and Battles of
Living and Making Today
The Bliss and Battles of
Living and Making Today
PRESENT is an ongoing discourse on how to navigate the world as a Modern Maker. We speak about process, philosophy and practice. It’s a space for honest conversations about fear, focus, and finding your way.
PRESENT is an ongoing discourse on how to navigate the world as a Modern Maker. We speak about process, philosophy and practice. It’s a space for honest conversations about fear, focus, and finding your way.
Present Framework
Present Framework
BOOK AND FRAMEWORK: OVERWHELM TO CLARITY, STARTING TO SHIPPING →
BOOK AND FRAMEWORK: OVERWHELM TO CLARITY, STARTING TO SHIPPING →
BOOK AND FRAMEWORK: OVERWHELM TO CLARITY, STARTING TO SHIPPING →
Present Cosmos
FOR EMPOWERING MODERN MAKERS
Present Podcast
Deep long form CONVERSATIONS on creativity, psychology, PRESENCE →
Deep long form CONVERSATIONS on creativity, psychology, PRESENCE →
Deep long form CONVERSATIONS on creativity, psychology, PRESENCE →
Empower Every Human
Find, Start, Do The Thing
Empower Every Human
Find, Start, Do The Thing
Empower Every Human
Find, Start, Do The Thing
We believe every human has what it takes. What's often missing is the support to begin, and the structure to keep going. We are building PRESENT to be both.
We believe every human has what it takes. What's often missing is the support to begin, and the structure to keep going. We are building PRESENT to be both.
Every Human Is a Maker
Every Human Is a Maker
Creativity isn't reserved for the few. Everyone has something to start, build, or ship. What's often missing is the support to begin.
Creativity isn't reserved for the few. Everyone has something to start, build, or ship. What's often missing is the support to begin.
Action Cures Anxiety
Action Cures Anxiety
We don't wait for clarity to act. We act to find clarity. Starting, imperfectly, today, is the most powerful thing you can do.
We don't wait for clarity to act. We act to find clarity. Starting, imperfectly, today, is the most powerful thing you can do.
Process Over Outcome
Process Over Outcome
We care about how things are made, not just what gets made. The practice is the point.
We care about how things are made, not just what gets made. The practice is the point.
Build Your Own Tools
Build Your Own Tools
When the system doesn't fit, build a better one. We serve as proof: magazine, framework, and OS, all built from need.
When the system doesn't fit, build a better one. We serve as proof: magazine, framework, and OS, all built from need.
Being Present Leads to the Future
Being Present Leads to the Future
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present. Focus on what's in front of you. The rest follows.
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present. Focus on what's in front of you. The rest follows.
No One Makes It Alone
No One Makes It Alone
Vulnerability isn't weakness. It's the starting point for honest work. Community, feedback, and shared struggle are how we grow.
Vulnerability isn't weakness. It's the starting point for honest work. Community, feedback, and shared struggle are how we grow.
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
HUGO HOPPMANN is a graphic designer, creative director, and founder of PRESENT.
HUGO HOPPMANN is a graphic designer, creative director, and founder of PRESENT.
“I started getting deeper into the psychology of work, the creative process and the power of habits while
I was still studying and on the edge of burning out .
I always had big ambitions with a hundred projects
and interests at once.
How can we balance it all without driving ourselves crazy? How can we live life to the fullest — and at the same time be present to do our best work — despite the turbulent times and a million distractions around us? This question drives me.
The challenges and tragedies in my own life helped me grow. I’m not a guru or an expert, but what I’ve learned in my life so far I want to share. I want to give back and build things.”
“I started getting deeper into the psychology of work, the creative process and the power of habits while
I was still studying and on the edge of burning out .
I always had big ambitions with a hundred projects
and interests at once.
How can we balance it all without driving ourselves crazy? How can we live life to the fullest — and at the same time be present to do our best work — despite the turbulent times and a million distractions around us? This question drives me.
The challenges and tragedies in my own life helped me grow. I’m not a guru or an expert, but what I’ve learned in my life so far I want to share. I want to give back and build things.”
