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
![Unreal Engine all you need to know; two sci-fi characters shooting guns](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZjauZgi3m3vAs3d9GSwC5-320-80.jpg)
Unreal Engine 5: everything you need to know
By Paul Hatton published
Unreal Engine 5 is the real-time creation platform that has it all for game development, visualisation, and VFX.
![xTool Screen Printer; a laser printing machine on a wooden table surrounded by bags and cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ePezhiuufuZN3Sdb7ZB5Xg-320-80.jpg)
The xTool Screen Printer just made an artisan art form easier for all
By Ian Dean published
I need to make room for another digital craft machine.
![Best VR headsets; two white VR headsets on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hKTERUPtMhvvwCHB48Fgzg-320-80.jpg)
The best VR headsets for gaming and art
By Ian Dean last updated
Your guide to the very best VR headsets.
![Zelda pixel art game; a character kicks their feet in front of a fire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJz2NAThgPsGXd43Xr8va5-320-80.gif)
I love the look of this Zelda-inspired pixel art game
By Ian Dean published
Adorable Nintendo-like nostalgia.
![Apple iPad 2024; a line up of iPads](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wv2LqRhvUXGLpgs787vshH-320-80.jpg)
Apple could launch all-new iPads next year
By Ian Dean published
A new report suggests Apple has big plans for iPad in 2024.
![The Invincible review; a retro flying saucer on a sandy planet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oiTsK8NbhpjzFcaFadGmca-320-80.jpg)
The Invincible review: beautiful art direction, but not for everyone
By Ian Dean published
Inspired by Stanislaw Lem’s novel, The Invincible is a celebration of retrofuturism and Golden Age design.
![The art of Wayfinder; an anime style character reach out of the picture frame](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/knt56TPV5GsjfVerkwZnNY-320-80.jpg)
Making Wayfinder: Airship Syndicate's art team interviewed
By James Clarke published
Wayfinder's creative director, Joe Madureira, and his team reveal the secrets in their concept art for the upcoming RPG.
![The Last Dungeon made in Unreal Engine 5; a concept of a colourful magical skeleton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pj99Gp6EtnokkJH4EMC4HW-320-80.jpg)
Why The Last Dungeon's student animators now love Unreal Engine 5
By Ian Dean published
Meet SCAD Animation Studios' dungeon masters.
![Vieunite Textura Digital Canvas review; a digital picture frame on a room against a railing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Haj6rXY3Y4ZY8AZjGrbHvd-320-80.jpg)
Vieunite Textura Digital Canvas review: affordable and brilliant
By Ian Dean published
The best smart home digital art frame I've used.
![AI, AI art and filmmaking; four men on a stage at the SCAD Animation Fest in Atlanta](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wfQ4bLcZhH4J586XhRat4f-320-80.jpg)
"When humans are screwed, we make the best sh*t" - director David Karlak reacts to AI
By Ian Dean published
Three pros debate how AI will impact art, filmmaking, VFX and animation.
![RoboCop Rogue City; a metal cyborg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RbEufZkpATjNTyvTtYUmTd-320-80.jpg)
RoboCop Rogue City review: great design masks its flaws
By Ian Dean published
You call this a glitch…
![Unity Awards; a logo on a screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AEMHwc5TtozDhZrcDQhHrK-320-80.jpg)
Vote now in the 15th Unity Awards
By Ian Dean published
Do you have a favourite Unity-powered game, tool or film?
![Neil Packer Shakespeare; a man sits in a theatre reading a book](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bXaXrYXTqbfG2oKJo6ozg5-320-80.jpg)
Neil Packer interview: Peter Hatch, a bold illustration style and Shakespeare
By Ian Dean published
What determines an artist's style? Neil Packer explains.
![AI art; a woman paints at an easel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7Zm3yvJi2AMogj3shvdWWC-320-80.jpg)
Illustrator Kelly McKernan reveals the raw impact of AI on artists' lives
By Ian Dean published
In our raw interview illustrator Kelly McKernan shares how generative AI and AI art is affecting artists.
![Ghostrunner 2 review; a neon lit city](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/awXYcTKp2ewY7M2Umpx7qM-320-80.jpg)
Ghostrunner 2 review (PS5): beautiful design let down by a need to grow up
By Ian Dean published
Ghostrunner 2 is a sharply designed sequel that tries too hard.
![Art from Synapse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CANusPMQkLL9hr7nGVzZ5M-320-80.jpg)
Art director Alina Fedaseyenka says making Synapse was "an artistic sweet spot"
By Ian Dean published
Video game Synapse for PSVR 2 dropped colour for monochrome, Alina Fedaseyenka explains why less can be more in VR.
![XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) review; a graphics tablet on a wooden desk with accessories](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rtr9WJLJHNmx7YWKg3giqk-320-80.jpg)
XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) review: high end tech at a low end price?
By Ian Dean published
The XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) sets a new standard for affordable drawing tablets.
![xTool S1; a laser machine on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zdNYzpFtbuD6YRnkhHDsSJ-320-80.jpg)
Is the new xTool S1 the most powerful laser cutter for everyone?
By Ian Dean published
The world's first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter sounds like the best machine for beginners and crafters.
![Inspiration for how to make and sell an NFT: NFT art showing an Ape in front of a yacht house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4KwnZd4PURqk5QmZkTFBi8-320-80.jpg)
How to make and sell an NFT
By Ian Dean published
Try your luck on the NFT marketplace with our guide to making and selling NFT art.
![Blender all you need to know; a cat, dog and bird](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GS5sNr9tMuHBm8Kn3XyHjQ-320-80.jpg)
Blender: everything you need to know
By Paul Hatton published
Our CG expert explains what Blender does and how to get started in the most advanced free and open-source 3D creation suite.
![Generative AI art; a colourful character holds her head](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzNUFPxHAxXkhxxTKgeaVB-320-80.jpg)
What can be done to stop generative AI art?
By Tanya Combrinck last updated
These professional artists are fighting back against generative AI art.
![Lords of the Fallen AI; a giant monster attacks a knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zcrL9VoNCgGqArEsUSwrTR-320-80.jpg)
Lords of the Fallen dev experimented with generative AI during development
By Ian Dean published
Hexworks' is open about using AI for game development, but there's a limit.
![Adobe AI art copyrights; a man with colourful hair](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yWX4ioYtJH4ZaFoAgh4J38-320-80.jpg)
Adobe has a plan for AI art and copyrights, but can it work?
By Ian Dean published
Adobe is pushing ahead with more AI art tools, Rufus Deuchler, Senior Evangelist at Adobe, explains how its protecting artists.