Constant design work in the lighting industry for more than 29 years has made designer Doyle Crosby of Boyd Lighting an expert in modern residential and commercial lighting design. If you ever wondered how a lighting designer works, lives and where the inspiration comes from, check out this Q&A: Pursuitist: How and why did you […]The post Interview with lighting designer Doyle Crosby of Boyd Lighting appeared first on Pursuitist.

Constant design work in the lighting industry for more than 29 years has made designer Doyle Crosby of Boyd Lighting an expert in modern residential and commercial lighting design. If you ever wondered how a lighting designer works, lives and where the inspiration comes from, check out this Q&A:Pursuitist: How and why did you become part of the Boyd Lighting design team"Doyle Crosby: I had degrees in English Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and Religious Studies. I worked in mental health for a few years before I realized that it was not the right field for me.  I hated not being able to see the results of my work. After a stint in Oregon making tables to sell at craft fairs, I moved back to California to join a rock band. I got a day job for a while making custom electric guitars and basses.  Eventually, I found myself in need of money to buy music equipment and I decided to look for a daytime career that I would enjoy.  I read What Color Is Your Parachute enrolled in a career change class and took the Strong Campbell Intere...