As a child, Deanna Kent dreamed of becoming a professional treasure map maker. However, after a series of unsuccessful hunts that left coins buried forever in random Western Canadian fields (apologies to future archaeologists), she turned her passion for adventure into creating interactive experiences instead.

Deanna spent a decade teaching English before diving into immersive storytelling and brand design, which included 10 magical years at the Walt Disney Company. There, her team earned a BAFTA award for Disney’s Club Penguin, and more recently, she was honored as a finalist for the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Green Game Jam Award for a character and story quest she designed for a mobile game. Across her career, Deanna has built a reputation for crafting adventures that make people laugh, wonder, and sometimes want to dig things up.

She loves weaving her favorite things—likable villains, fast-paced action, cozy themes, and the incredible powers of nature (especially fungi!)—into her work. Her original IPs include the Snazzy Cat Capers chapter book series, the Glam Prix Racers and Marshmallow Martians graphic novel series, and the upcoming Weevil Geniuses comics (published with OwlKids in Chickadee magazine).

Whether she’s working on games, books, brands, digital adventures, or real-world experiences, Deanna’s mission is simple: to spark joy, curiosity, and a deep love for the natural world—no treasure maps required.

Find Deanna on her website.