Deuchars attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 1983-1987 where she obtained a first class BA Honours in illustration printmaking.

To mark D&AD’s 40th birthday, the Annual Review was called "What’s the point", which was art directed by Vince Frost and all 5496 words of the text was written in pencil by Deuchars.

[2] Deuchars hand lettering also featured prominently for the British brand Cass Art,[3] appearing in their shop front windows, as well as in Jamie Oliver cookbooks.

In 2012, Deuchars was chosen by the British Council as one of six creatives to represent Britain at the World Design Capital in Helsinki.

[6] She has won several awards including a Gold and Silver at the Art Directors Club NY[7] and three D&AD yellow pencils.