Ian Dean

Ian Dean

Editor, Digital Arts & Design

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & Design 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.

Articles by: Ian Dean

The best tablets for Cricut; three computer tablets on a pink background

The best tablets for Cricut in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

The best tablets for Cricut will enable you to get more from Cricut Design Space and your craft projects. Which is right or you?

The best Cricut accessories; a mix of crafting accessories on a pink background

The best Cricut accessories in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Find the best Cricut accessories to get the most from your machine.

A photo added to a painting in AI photos

I got deep-faked by an AI app, and it felt weird

By Ian Dean published

Is nothing is real anymore?

Best chromebooks for cricut; three chromebooks on a red background

The best Chromebooks for Cricut in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Our testers and reviewers rank the best Chromebooks for Cricut to enable you to improve your creativity for less.

Best heat press machines; small grey and white heat press machines

The best heat press machine in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Customise hats, clothes, and even mugs with the best heat press machines.

Best laptop bag - Women with laptop sleeve walking outside

The best laptop bags in 2023: including laptop sleeves and cases

By Ian Dean published

Which is best for you?

Cricut Joy box

Wow! This Cricut Joy Black Friday deal is a genuine money-saver

By Ian Dean published

Save £85 on this ultimate Cricut Joy bundle.

The best tablets for students; a mix of tablet computers on a blue background

The best tablets for students in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

These are the best tablets for students right now.

Best PS5 games; a man in a metal helmet in space

The best PS5 games in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Just got a PlayStation 5? Then you need the best PS5 games.

Best Brother ScanNCut machines; a mix of craft cutting machines on a pink background

The best Brother ScanNCut machines in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Brother ScanNCut craft machines enable you to make cards, quilts, and more. But which scan and cut is best for you?

Upcoming NFT Broadside is shown as digital books

Upcoming NFT Broadside targets the New York Times best-seller list

By Ian Dean published

A unique narrative NFT project has a story to tell.

The best laser cutters; three box-like best laser engravers on an orange background

The best laser cutters in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Cut, score and engrave with accuracy, with the best laser cutters.

Best embossing machines; three craft machines in white

The best embossing machines in July 2023

By Millie Fender last updated

Our testers and reviewers rate the best embossing machines. These are great for making homemade cards, scrapbooking, fashion projects and more.

Best Craft lights; three craft lamps

The best craft lights in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Work smarter and prevent eye strain, with the best craft lights.

A PSVR 2 headset against a wavy blue background

PSVR 2: price, release date, specs, games – everything you need to know

By Ian Dean last updated

Here's everything you need to know about PSVR 2, including price, release date, games and more.

Best laptop for Cricut; two leading laptops on a green background

The best laptop for Cricut makers in July 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

If you're a keen Cricut maker, you'll need a laptop that can cope with Cricut's software. Here are our best picks.

A large and chunky Razer controller in white on a blue background

Razer reveals its pro PS5 controller (and it's not pretty)

By Ian Dean last updated

Neither is the $250 price tag.

Glowforge tutorial for engraving digital art onto wood

Glowforge tutorial: how to engrave digital art onto wood

By Ian Dean published

This Glowforge tutorial for engraving explains how to easily transfer a digital painting onto wood.

The Affinity Version 2 app is used to create art that is displayed on a PC and iPad

Award-winning Affinity apps get major upgrade – and a 40% price drop

By Ian Dean published

The new Version 2 Affinity apps just got a lot better, and little cheaper.

A video screen grab of a folding iPhone made by a fan

Fan makes a folding iPhone, and I want it

By Ian Dean published

Over to you Apple.

Glowforge Pro; a photo of a laser cutter on a table

Glowforge Pro review: the most powerful laser cutter yet

By Ian Dean last updated

The Glowforge Pro proves to be a fast, accurate and power laser cutter, but is it worth the money?

Symbiogenesis; a logo for a game with a painterly splash of colour behind it

Square Enix's secret project is actually an NFT game

By Ian Dean published

It's called Symbiogenesis, and fans aren't happy.

NFT Instagram

Meta's bold plans for an Instagram NFT marketplace revealed

By Ian Dean published

Meta is all-in on NFTs, but will it work?

The best retro controllers; a photo of four people playing on a Switch

Best retro controllers in 2023

By Ian Dean published

These are the best retro controllers if you're looking to play old games on Switch, PC or USB retro games consoles.

A shot of a man in a VR headset on a colourful blue background using the best VR apps

The best VR apps in July 2023

By Ian Dean published

Experience and create VR wherever you are.

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