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
![Cyber Monday drawing tablets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HwEa2VVgRufhtkqGE546GS-320-80.jpg)
We've found the best Cyber Monday drawing tablet deals around: savings on Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen and more
By Georgia Coggan last updated
Now could be the best time to buy a graphic tablet or pen display.
![Best cyber monday drawing tablet deal; xencelabs drawing tablet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XHAupiDKsUHYfHnw3vUER6-320-80.jpg)
I reviewed this Xencelabs drawing tablet and gave it 5 stars - it's now $112 less
By Ian Dean published
Save on the highly-rated Xencelabs Pen Table Medium Bundle.
![The best beginner sewing machine Cyber Monday deals; a white sewing machine on a pink background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nxwoAZuc5XqrBEQuuyGRsX-320-80.jpg)
Get 33% off my favourite sewing machine for beginners
By Ian Dean published
The Brother FS60X is now only £199.99!
![Cricut Cyber Monday promo image for a deals live blog with images of Cricut craft machines on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CatCptQkjvUH22xNEgDtnX-320-80.jpg)
Live: Cricut Cyber Monday deals - the best new offers as they happen (I'm tracking them for you)
By Ian Dean last updated
I'm here to share live updates on the latest Cricut deals on craft machines, heat presses and accessories.
![Cricut Joy Xtra Cyber Monday deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iiWLfFeXXDEzYtbxNXNGf8-320-80.jpg)
This surprise Cricut Joy Xtra deal is actually worth it (I've done the math)
By Ian Dean published
This exclusive bundle offer on Cricut Xtra for $199 delivers proper value.
![Meta Quest Black Friday deal; a white VR headset on a pink background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7KNi57JSTTJ5FtbjVgSfv8-320-80.jpg)
This Meta Quest 2 Black Friday deal is the most aggressive I've ever seen
By Ian Dean last updated
Meta Quest 2 is becoming Black Friday's surprise best deal as online retailers drop its price and fight over discounts.
![Cricut Black Friday; A Cricut Maker 3 and Joy are cut out on a bright purple background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S2B4gxYtTDHVuECuorosRc-320-80.jpg)
I cover Cricut Black Friday every year, and these deals are fantastic
By Ian Dean last updated
Great prices on the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more.
![Cricut Explore 3 Black Friday deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipo45J7KzN6nNWAXfQKxdk-320-80.jpg)
Cricut Explore 3 is my favourite craft cutter for beginners, and it's cheaper than ever
By Ian Dean last updated
Cricut's best-selling beginner craft cutter rarely gets reduced, and when it does the deals go fast. With $70 off, this is the best I've seen this Black Friday.
![Acer Chromebook Vero 514 Black Friday Deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/59rBokTwSQaUPP2Pprm4VX-320-80.jpg)
Save money and the planet - get £150 off my favourite 'green' Chromebook
By Ian Dean published
The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is stylish, fast and recycled.
![Cricut Maker 3 Black Friday deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P28E9EYWA9jCyGgpEqxXTJ-320-80.jpg)
$80 off Cricut Maker 3 is the best craft machine deal I've seen today
By Ian Dean published
I own a Cricut Maker 3 and with $80 off I'd recommend this powerful digital craft cutting machine to everyone. (Oh, I just did.)
![Ikier K1 Ultra Black Friday deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wq3LN2aRDBnu2ewrSocy8n-320-80.jpg)
There's 40% off a laser engraver I'm using right now
By Ian Dean published
Laser engravers and cutters are a growing craft trend, and the IKIER K1 Ultra is one of the fastest and most accurate I've used.
![retro computers; a man holds up a book](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E7dqAW6T8yJi7vyHSNkqrM-320-80.jpg)
This retro computers trivia book is so strange, I just had to meet the author
By Ian Dean published
Steven Goodwin’s 20 GOTO 10: 10101001 facts about retro computers reveals things I never new existed.
![Procreate Dreams; a white rabbit ghost hiding behind a tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mTnc6hvQtskHtnmwHmAwmZ-320-80.jpg)
Why Procreate Dreams has rekindled my love of 2D animation
By Ian Dean published
I'd not attempted animation in years, until now.
![The best iPad Pro apps for Apple Pencil; a mix of logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m7iHCy9gYp6wpfC4dDfPRC-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad Pro apps for Apple Pencil
By Orestis Bastounis last updated
The best iPad Pro apps to get the most from your Apple Pencil.
![Vertex; a logo on a complex designed background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XatXxo7gkQHogJrHbiWgF9-320-80.jpg)
Vertex, the ultimate event for 2D and 3D artists, returns in 2024
By Ian Dean published
The Vertex festival of digital art, VFX and animation is back in 2024.
![Lords of the Fallen review; a knight on a horse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cS6NdttCdYTsUAEudGChZU-320-80.jpg)
Lords of the Fallen review: a little patchy but has enough new ideas
By Ian Dean published
Flawed and quirky but has enough new ideas and support to succeed.
![How to use a Cricut; a person uses a Cricut craft machine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7swXkZ46irFRGTXPLgZLG5-320-80.jpg)
How to use a Cricut: a Cricut beginner guide
By Cesci Angell published
Our craft and tech expert shares her tips for how to use a Cricut.
![Making The Invincible; a 1950s robot carries an astronaut over a red planet's sandy surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KF7WXLgK54dpQAik84K6aC-320-80.jpg)
Making The Invincible: crafting its "painterly unrealism"
By Ian Dean published
How a love of Chris Foss and 1950s design inspired this hit game's design.
![ZBrush 2024 Maxon One update; a colourful model of a girl made in ZBrush](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vREMj8ZujkdEeXU8643vqQ-320-80.jpg)
ZBrush 2024 gets an upgrade
By Ian Dean published
New features grab our attention in November's Maxon One release.
![Rebelle 7; a box for an art app on a sparkly background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vDaH6UhTrtZ5YVJ8g8YcJC-320-80.jpg)
Rebelle 7 announced, and it's got some bling - new features revealed
By Ian Dean published
New metallic paints are amongst the revealed features.
![Best stylus for Android; five stylus in a fan shape](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BJ5ons4VbR5dKa4y3UnHuS-320-80.jpg)
The best stylus for Android tablets
By Ian Dean last updated
Choosing the best stylus for Android devices can transform your tech into an essential creative tool.
![3D AI; a sci-fi corridor made using Atlas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4YPTrJpSQd5pTw64MpgFm-320-80.jpg)
This 3D AI enables everyone to create complex game worlds
By Ian Dean published
Square Enix and other leading devs are already on board, but Atlas AI will soon be available for all.
![Apple Gaming; a character leaps through an apple logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gt23bbjMNf92VMts4jfJxT-320-80.jpg)
I've been writing about games for 20 years and Apple has finally impressed me
By Ian Dean published
Honestly, with Vision Pro, iPhone gaming and M3 MacBooks Apple could be the gaming platform to watch in 2024.