Hello! I'm Deepanjali Sarna.
I go by the pronouns she/her
Gamer-turned-game designer, I wield pixels and magic, crafting worlds inspired by experiences and fueled by cat cuddles. A storytelling bookworm with an art-loving heart, I explore the uncharted realms of food, culture, and adventure. From joystick to designing thrilling quests of creativity.
Reach out to me: deepanjali2k@gmail.com
Associate Game Designer at Zynga. (Games: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Slots and Black Diamond Casino)
Studio Lead - zPride, Zynga's LGBTQ2SIA+ ERG. Community Manager at Women in Games India (WIGIN).
Ambassador at Women in Games. Site Organiser, Global Game Jam Bangalore.
I have been a part of the Theme Committee for Global Game Jam for 2 consecutive years - 2023 and 2024. Been a part of the Game'n'Train Mixer Program 2021 organized by Goethe Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan and Stiftung Digitale Spiele Kultur.
Worked at a service-based startup called WhiteBud Studios on their Technical Art services and their In-House Products.
Interned at GSN Games (Now Scopely) on their blockbuster title "Bingo Bash" as a Technical Artist.
Been a speaker at the Unite India Student Ambassador Summit for 2 consecutive years - 2018 and 2019, Girlscript India Summit 2020, Techign Summit 2021, and Outscal Design talk. Also been a speaker and critic at West Virginia University for Interactive Media students. Panelist at Hyper Games Conference and India Game Developer Conference 2022.