Throughout his 20+ year career, Derrit's aversion to repetition has fueled his passion for diverse creative expression. Bridging design and advertising, he excels in business collateral, packaging, book and editorial design, interior design, signage, interactive experiences, animation, and film. This journey has transformed him into a visionary leader, now focused on developing innovative brands and leading the teams that use them.

During his six-year tenure at Twitter as Creative Director of Global Brand, Derrit shaped a distinctive design perspective that reflected its position at the center of culture. This earned him prestigious recognition, including the Grand Prix at Cannes.

Prior to joining Twitter, Derrit owned and operated DeRouen & Co., a design and brand development firm specializing in young companies and consumer packaged goods. In his early career he built and led Chaos Concept Mfg., the design group for McGarrah/Jessee. There he earned acclaim for his work with iconic brands like Frost Bank, Whataburger, Shiner Beers, and Central Market. Following that Derrit co-founded the Decoder Ring Design Concern celebrated for its award-winning design for the music industry.

His creative accolades include The One Show, Cannes Lions, CA, Print, D&AD, and Clios. Derrit's work is also proudly featured in the permanent collection of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.