Latest articles by Ian Dean
What I learned about Autodesk in 2025, from my 'cosy' chat with its CEO
Less admin and more creativity.
I tested the new Nothing Ear (3) to Nashville and back, and won't travel anywhere with anything else
Brilliant sound quality, quirky design, and Super Mic impress.
The best drawing tablets: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists and budgets.
Forget hype, Autodesk University 2025 shows how designers can actually thrive
My first day revealed a blueprint for the next decade.
Autodesk just unveiled AI tools that redefine animation at AU 2025
FaceAnimator, MotionMaker, and a new character creator are just the start.
Why 2D game art is thriving in 2025, and how you can do it too
We pick the games to inspire and the apps to create your own pixel art worlds.
The best iPad for Procreate for different types of artists (we've tested all of them)
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.
Acclaim’s comeback isn’t what I expected, but maybe that’s a good thing
New indie games over retro remakes, but the same '90s feel.
Why you need this free sports graphics toolkit for Unreal Engine 5
Easily create professional motion graphics.
27 Procreate tutorials to improve your digital art
Pro artists share the best Procreate tutorials for beginner, intermediate and advanced users, from quick tips to step-by-step workflows.
PS6 rumours are here: what we expect from the next-gen console
Everything we know about the Sony PlayStation 6.
We open up the sketchbook of Guerrilla Games artist Choro Choi
Inspirational illustration.
Why I’m pre-ordering Atari’s new handheld – the Nintendo Switch for retro gamers
Gamestation Go is more than a new way to play Pac-Man (again).
This Star Wars–inspired design could save Destiny 2
The Renegades expansion is pure Ralph McQuarrie.
I wish I could tell you about Huion's new 4K drawing tablet
It's non-specifically bigger, sharper, and smoother.
How game artist Chelsea Mills shapes the legendary props of Guild Wars 2
Uncovering the finer details of gaming's iconic fantasy world.
The new XPPen Artist Ultra 16’s 4K OLED could elevate your digital art
This spec-heavy drawing tablet even features touch control.
MCM Scholarship for aspiring creatives returns to fund next generation of talent
Whether you're a game dev, artist, or designer, this could boost your career.
A Conan the Barbarian stop-motion toy ad shouldn’t be this good
Watch Justin Rasch's 30-second animated masterpiece.
Guild Wars 2 game artist reveals the software you actually need to succeed
Prop artist Chelsea Mills shares her software stack.
