dpurpurea studio is the design collaboration of
Derek Christiansen and Ruby O’Brien




Using their combined experience in theatrical projections, lighting, and scenic design, dpurpurea studio crafts theatrical and interactive experiences for live performance, film and broadcast media. They are hands-on, blending physical and traditional artforms with cutting edge technology and systems to create novel ways of enhancing an audience’s interaction with the narrative.

They are the projection designers for Dropout’s Dimension 20, where Derek is also Director of Photography.


Derek Christiansen is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. 


e. derek@dpurpurea.studio
m. 630.464.4017
e. ruby@dpurpurea.studio
m. 619.876.2958


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