Latest articles by Ian Dean
AI 'credit anxiety' is dead – Freepik's unlimited AI video tools are a game-changer for creators
No caps, no tokens, no stress.
The Premier League just teamed up with Adobe, and it's a big win for all creatives
Football just became the world’s biggest creative playground.
These PS5 retro game deals took me straight back to the '90s – and they're all on sale for Prime Day
PS5 game remake deals are all that and a bag of chips.
I'm looking for ways to break creative block – so naturally, I’m starting with 30% off this putting machine
This Prime Day deal is cheap enough to putt in my basket with no regrets.
The stunningly overachieving Wacom Movink is (gasp) actually a deal for Prime Day
This $113 discount makes me happy.
Nex Playground hits lowest price yet after Black Friday sellout
I called it “Netflix for games” in my review – and now it's 29% off on Prime Day.
The Nothing Phone (3) surprised me – a week in, it’s the best phone I’ve used for creating content
Clean design, clever features, and creator-focused tools – Nothing’s latest won me over.
If I was buying a new craft machine this Amazon Prime Day, I'd get a Cricut Maker 4
Here's why I'm most excited by Maker 4 deals this Cricut Amazon Prime Day.
The older Wacom Intuos Pro (Medium) with $79 off is a smart choice for beginners and hobbyists
Here's why I'd still buy one today.
Why did my favourite drawing tablet brand launch open-ear earbuds? Here’s my honest reaction
Ugee’s FreSound earbuds are a surprising shift from pen displays to personal audio.
If you want to use Procreate on an iPad, these are the only ones we'd choose
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.
Guillermo del Toro 'feels like our Gandalf' say animators behind Mexico's first stop-motion feature
The movie legend sprinkled some magic on I Am Frankelda.
Nothing Phone (3) design is proving controversial – tell us what you think
Take our poll and share your thoughts.
I grew up on 8-bit classics – can you beat my ultimate retro game art quiz?
Show your insider knowledge.
From playful Glyph 'toys' to pro cameras – why the Nothing Phone (3) surprised me
The design, specs, and price – here’s how Nothing's rethinking what a phone can be.
Nothing Headphone (1) review: a design statement for your eyes and ears
Style that dares to be memorable.
The best laser cutters and engravers for at-home DIY and crafting
Cut, score and engrave with accuracy using the best laser cutters.
I’ve been testing drawing tablets for years – these are the only Prime Day deals I'd consider
There are already price drops on Wacom, Xencelabs, XPPen and more.
The best digital art software
Discover the best free and paid-for digital art tools around.
Why Ready or Not feels so real – how Unreal Engine 5 is delivering next-level immersion
Void's art director and lead designer reveal what it takes to improve on PC perfection.
How Dungeons & Dragons: Dragon Delves is breaking all fantasy art rules
Artist Andre Kolb and writer Justice Arman share how they brought a new style to D&D.
The best vinyl cutter machines for home crafting
The best vinyl cutter machines enable you to make stickers, banners and more.
