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dani derks is part of the day-to-day operations at Whimsical Raps and a member of the extended universe of monome. Their professional work involves assisting with the development of new musical instruments, testing and iterating interface designs, and producing accessible technical documentation for artists. Their personal projects are centered on coding through improvisation, creating their own environments for playful and exploratory music performance gestures.

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dani derks at Woodstockhausen East 2025
^ photo by Craig Chin

dani derks in LA
^ photo by Brandon Tani

dani derks in a field
^ photo by Lindsay Nolin

updated 10/02/25