Born in 1949 in England, Roger Dean is one of the most famous fantasy artists that emerged during the early psychedelic era. His work, frequently described as a "dreamy, other-worldly" landscapes, was frequently featured as the cover artwork for bands such as Yes and Asia.

In 1985 he was approached by Ian Heatherington of Psygnosis to design logo for the recently formed company, the result being what is now known as the "Owl" logo. However, his work would be also featured on some Psygnosis games (starting with Brataccas), as well as influencing the lettering and illustration style of many boxes during the Amiga era.