In this episode of Curious Blend, Keller sits down with lighting designer and Createscape member Derrick Hurst, founder of Direction + Current. From his roots in ceramic sculpture to crafting high-end lighting products for global brands, Derrick shares a thoughtful and fascinating journey through creativity, technical problem-solving, and the art of functional design. Hear about his time working in Taiwan, collaborating with Italian studios, the weirdest light he’s ever helped make (spoiler: it flickers like a campfire), and why he’ll always choose beautifully designed objects over the boring stuff. Bonus: cat stories, curious foxes, and a mini ode to Marfa.