Latest articles by Ian Dean
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: iterative improvements, but still very classy
Striking design and unique software makes all the difference.
"Nobody wants a talented asshole in the studio" - honest advice to get a job in game art
Atomhawks' Darren Yeomans reveals what it takes to land your dream job.
Shutterstock's new AI creates a 3D model in just "2 minutes"
Dade Orgeron explains why 3D is now for everyone.
First look at Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, and it's a shiny marvel
Trust me, I have one ahead of launch and it's beautiful.
Nothing in this Coca-Cola ad is real, but get used to it
Nvidia, WPP and The Coca-Cola Company combine to reveal new generative AI tools at Siggraph.
Parasol Stars: The story of Bubble Bobble III review: effortlessly classic game design
Effortlessly classic game design.
The new Gran Turismo 7 update is a car crash, but fans love it anyway
The latest update is causing chaos.
Crafting Hyper Light Breaker's watercolour-washed cel-shaded world
From pixels to polygons.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets delayed again, but when it looks this good I can wait
New trailer revealed.
The Star Named EOS review: beautifully illustrated picture perfect puzzling
Every image tells a story.
I own these laser cutters, and now they're cheaper than ever on Amazon Prime Day
My highly recommended laser cutter and engraver deals.
XPPen Magic Drawing Pad review: excellent iPad alternative for artists
Take your digital art outside for less.
This Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro deal is so good I just bought one
$450 off the my favourite Apple MacBook Air alternative.
I've tested, used and reviewed all of these drawing tablets, and now they cost less this Prime Day – but not for long!
My favourite drawing tablet deals.
The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D
Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.
Double Dragon Revive is spirited retro game remake - and it's giving me flashbacks
A splashy anime refresh.
The best drawing tablets
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists.
The top Prime Day Cricut deals so far are bundle offers
We're honing in on the very best Prime Day deals on Cricut machines.
The best tablets with a stylus pen for drawing and note-taking
Get down your ideas with one of the best tablets with a stylus.
The best Cricut alternatives
The best Cricut alternatives for cutting and crafting with vinyl, paper, card, fabric and more.
Making Hyper Light Breaker's fizzy 80s anime character designs
The importance of "retro vibes".
The best laminators
We pick the best laminators and table top laminators for creatives, teachers, officers, businesses and the home.
Crescent County is "whimsical, warm and silly", and a unique use of Unreal Engine 5
Creative director Anna Hollinrake takes us in a motorbroom ride.
