Latest articles by Ian Dean
This Space Invaders watch is the ultimate geeky wrist upgrade, now cheaper
My Play Watch – Space Invaders Edition has 20% off.
I just found my excuse to try 'Rubik's Cube for the iPhone generation'
Get 20% off the trending, design-first GoCube Edge.
The Ember Mug 2 solves my cold coffee problem, and there's 40% off
The coffee upgrade I didn’t know I needed.
I grew up with instant cameras and couldn't resist this Polaroid Flip deal
Get 15% off and lots of good memories.
I found the Lenovo Idea Tab perfect for sketching and travel – and its Pro upgrade is just $299
A good iPad alt for less.
I’ve tested it, my family loves it – Nex Playground is now $199 for Prime Day
Grab this controller-free, family-friendly console before the Prime Day deal disappears.
I’ve tested drawing tablets for years – these are the only Prime Day deals that matter
These are the only XPPen, Wacom, and Huion deals worth your money.
These awesome Cricut Prime Day deals are already live
The bundle offer on the Maker 4 is probably the most tempting of the early deals.
Behind Severance’s minimalist style lies an incredible complexity
Here’s how ILM and Mango FX pulled it off.
The best laptops for Cricut makers: get the most out of Cricut Design Space
As keen crafters, we've picked out the best laptops for Cricut makers – all tested to handle the brand's software.
This new VR game reimagines your living room as a 3D mini-golf course
House of Golf VR is a mixed reality design tool disguised as a game.
The best Cricut machines
The ultimate vinyl cutters for home crafting, with precise material cuts to help you transfer your designs onto mugs, T-shirts and more.
From Inktober to Drawtober: your ultimate guide to October art challenges
It's the month to get creative.
Why Nothing’s AI Essential could finally break Android and iOS
The future of smartphones is personal.
The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem
Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives: expert recommended
We present the best Apple Pencil alternatives today.
Unbelievably, the new XPPen Artist Ultra 16 4K OLED already has $90 off
Grab your new drawing tablet before the deal ends.
How the MCM Comic Con Scholarship is empowering new creators
Advice for finding confidence and creative direction.
I’ve been testing the CMF Headphone Pro, and they feel like The Jetsons meets Jet Set Radio
Retro curves, elegant colour, and smart controls at a budget price.
Why Nvidia's Blueprint might be the best tool you'll use for 3D modelling
Yes, it's AI, but it looks genuinely helpful.
I tried the XPPen Artist Ultra 16 – a 4K OLED drawing tablet that feels next-level
Colour, accuracy and… fun. This may just be the new standard.
Why Chronoscript's raw, hand-drawn art style is an inspiration
This indie game's messy beauty could reshape game design.
The best laser cutters and engravers for pro crafters
Cut, score and engrave with accuracy using the best laser cutters.
