Ian Dean
Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creativebloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and leading video game title Official PlayStation Magazine. In his early career he wrote for music and film magazines including Uncut and SFX. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on AI, digital art and video game art and tech, and more to Creative Bloq, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5. He's also a keen Cricut user and laser cutter fan, and is currently crafting on Glowforge and xTools M1.
Latest articles by Ian Dean
![Gran Turismo 7 physics patch; cars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hgYoW7N8riMgmJjCgoMw7F-320-80.jpg)
The new Gran Turismo 7 update is a car crash, but fans love it anyway
By Ian Dean published
The latest update is causing chaos.
![Making Hyper Light Breaker's worlds; a blue-haired character stands in a vibrant cel-shaded world](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2EkPDnHqmXdF7CYhH4v6h-320-80.jpg)
Crafting Hyper Light Breaker's watercolour-washed cel-shaded world
By Ian Dean published
From pixels to polygons.
![Stalker 2 delayed; unreal engine 5 game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KA6peTEXRFVPGH84i9q3JA-320-80.jpg)
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed again, but when it looks this good I can wait
By Ian Dean published
New trailer revealed.
![The Star Named EOS review; illustrations of photos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XguMQc5bG3j6HE2d74MAYM-320-80.png)
The Star Named EOS review: beautifully illustrated picture perfect puzzling
By Ian Dean published
Every image tells a story.
![Best Prime Day laser cutter deals; white and orange laser cutters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wb4HSKq4N2xSNz2iWUWZSW-320-80.jpg)
I own these laser cutters, and now they're cheaper than ever on Amazon Prime Day
By Ian Dean last updated
My highly recommended laser cutter and engraver deals.
![XPPen Magic Pad review; a tablet resting on a wooden bridge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWQ9HrrHgQaw4JnB7SCH2Y-320-80.jpg)
XPPen Magic Drawing Pad review: excellent iPad alternative for artists
By Ian Dean last updated
Take your digital art outside for less.
![Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro Prime Day deals; grey laptops and stylus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TW8fbzhPsrwg53rZqw5ej3-320-80.jpg)
This Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro deal is so good I just bought one
By Ian Dean published
$450 off the my favourite Apple MacBook Air alternative.
![Best prime day drawing tablet deals; a mix of black drawing tablets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9K5gPrSXuatVH7eG4VYSF-320-80.jpg)
I've tested, used and reviewed all of these drawing tablets, and now they cost less this Prime Day – but not for long!
By Ian Dean last updated
My favourite drawing tablet deals.
![The best 3D pens; three 3D pens, two white and one black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xhHShqF2wjaUfGjAYeLPGH-320-80.jpg)
The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D
By Ian Dean last updated
Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.
![Double Dragon Revive; anime art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BgArMpWVGa8FoLQVSs2YuL-320-80.jpg)
Double Dragon Revive is spirited retro game remake - and it's giving me flashbacks
By Ian Dean published
A splashy anime refresh.
![Best drawing tablets; three rectangle tablets on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fQPpYU4Ss4fKrzjUEYRtCj-320-80.jpg)
The best drawing tablets
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists.
![Cricut Amazon Prime day deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rECdNSJHMyLUoEkufVfzn3-320-80.jpg)
The top Prime Day Cricut deals so far are bundle offers
By Ian Dean last updated
We're honing in on the very best Prime Day deals on Cricut machines.
![best tablets with a stylus pen; a mix of drawing tablets on an blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5DsydLbFh34p3UUxmNc7TE-320-80.jpg)
The best tablets with a stylus pen for drawing and note-taking
By Ian Dean last updated
Get down your ideas with one of the best tablets with a stylus.
![Best Cricut alternatives; three white craft cutting machines](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GrpsTBY4RD7TPryiqc39Rc-320-80.jpg)
The best Cricut alternatives
By Ian Dean last updated
The best Cricut alternatives for cutting and crafting with vinyl, paper, card, fabric and more.
![Crafting the characters of video game Hyper Light Breaker; a group of stylised game characters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8knTqegQSXJcVVTaNX46Lm-320-80.jpg)
Making Hyper Light Breaker's fizzy 80s anime character designs
By Ian Dean published
The importance of "retro vibes".
![Best laminator machines; three machines for laminating](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Loo8SEJHvTVTpiMBi5UDkj-320-80.jpg)
The best laminators
By Ian Dean last updated
We pick the best laminators and table top laminators for creatives, teachers, officers, businesses and the home.
![Crescent County made in Unreal Engine 5; characters stand in front of a green hill](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PXyhmPzdA7nyZLiGDrkZQT-320-80.jpg)
Crescent County is "whimsical, warm and silly", and a unique use of Unreal Engine 5
By Ian Dean published
Creative director Anna Hollinrake takes us in a motorbroom ride.
![CMF Phone 1; coloured smart phones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAb4EL9QbpA4SzqDTfH6FX-320-80.png)
The CMF Phone 1 feels like it was designed in the 80s for the future
By Ian Dean published
Strong James Cameron vibes.
![Three selections of the best coloured pencils on a pink and purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pssRjVAjJRJW8yoBbxDeQb-320-80.jpg)
The best coloured pencils
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best coloured pencils you can buy today.
![Three of the best iPads for drawing on an orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bw6HcSkmVucEsLhQLodxq7-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad for drawing
By Ian Dean last updated
Perfect for artists, these are the best iPads for drawing.
![A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead story trailer; a person holds a finger to their mouth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cdMTRXKj4GHJYM3qLgkXYk-320-80.png)
Whisper it, but A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead could be the year's creepiest game
By Ian Dean published
The new story trailer has me on edge.
![Resident Evil 9 announced; a man in a cap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eb244JqS3BJRzGF692Dw35-320-80.jpg)
No biggie, just Capcom quietly announcing Resident Evil 9
By Ian Dean published
There's a port of Resident Evil 7 coming to Apple mobiles, too.