d3t welcomes Leonor Duarte, Associate Producer

9th Jan 2025

Tell us a bit of information about your experience/career background?

At 18, I left my home in Portugal to pursue my dream of making games. I moved to London to get my BSc in Games, Design, and Animation at the University of West London. There I found that I was most interested in production, because I’m passionate about organisation, creativity and teamwork.

After university, I set up SoundCasterStudios with 2 other founding members. We found and secured funding to keep developing our project. Working on Sound Caster solidified my love for collaborating with a talented team to help bring their creative visions to life.

Why d3t?

I first found out about d3t when I was still at university. It was actually my very first interview in the games industry and although I didn’t get the role at the time, the people I met and everything I learned about d3t’s supportive work culture left a big impression. I knew it was a place I wanted to be a part of one day.

After a year and a half, the opportunity to join d3t came up again and I didn’t hesitate. The studio’s reputation speaks for itself, and I’m excited to keep growing as a producer.

What do you love about games?

I don’t remember exactly when I started playing games, but I vividly remember watching my brother play God of War on the PS2 which changed everything! I love that games can tell stories in such a personal and immersive way, creating moments that stay with players long after they’ve stopped playing. They truly bring people together and being part of creating those experiences is what excites me the most.

What games are you currently playing, and what is your favourite game?

I’m currently playing Hogwarts Legacy (it’s so exciting to know d3t contributed to it!) and Marvel Rivals with my friends. As for favourites, I have too many to count, but one that truly stands out is Life is Strange. It’s one of the few games that really made me cry, I was so amazed by its emotional storytelling!

Do you have any fun facts or hobbies?

I’m a big fan of Junji Ito’s work but I can’t get myself to play horror games! I’m also obsessed with dogs (seriously!) and cozy gaming. The Sims is one of my all-time favourites!

Not so fun fact: I once had four jobs at the same time to survive in London. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me a lot about resilience and time management!