Tom May is an award-winning journalist specialising in art, design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50 Greatest Designers (Arcturus Publishing), was published this June. He's also author of Great TED Talks: Creativity (Pavilion Books). Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.
Latest articles by Tom May

The best iPad keyboards, from Apple's own to third-party alternatives
By Tom May published
Turn your tablet into a laptop with these superb keyboards.

Get more bang for your buck: these are the best value laptops on sale today
By Tom May published
They aren't the cheapest, but they deliver the best return.

Don't choose between a laptop and tablet – get a 2-in-1 instead
By Tom May published
Switch between tablet and laptop, with the best 2-in-1 laptops.

What magic is this?! These headphones promise an open sound from a closed-back design
By Tom May published
But are they worth the price?

It's official: high quality audio is good for your health
By Tom May published
And leading manufacturers are taking note.

The best standing desks for a healthy WFH office set up
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Stay mobile with a standing desk in your home office.

Is this the most honest piece of advertising ever made?
By Tom May published
Uncommon's creation for Fashion Week is absolutely fabulous.

What every designer can learn from the Olympic medals disaster
By Tom May published
What happens when concept overrides consequence.

40 years in, I still love Zelda… and that's taught me something important about creativity
By Tom May published
The lessons are right there in plain sight.

From Apple to YouTube: these logos are a lesson in longevity
By Tom May published
Why they last, and what we can learn from them.

The best laptops for Photoshop are sleek, powerful and versatile
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them
By Tom May last updated
We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.

17 of the best audio logos and why they work
By Tom May last updated
These iconic sonic logos show us how audio branding is done.

The best free script fonts to give your designs the personal touch
By Daniel John last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.

The best video editing apps
By Tom May last updated
Use the best video editing apps to edit video on your phone or tablet.

Do the Sivga SV021 Pro headphones take the budget crown from the Sivga Robin?
By Tom May published
These new cans promise better detail, comfort and craft.

The ROG Kithara: Two titans combine forces for a potentially game-changing headphone
By Tom May published
Studio-quality sound with a gaming mic attached.

From moorland to Margot: what 179 years of Wuthering Heights covers can teach designers today
By Tom May published
Experts discuss what we can learn.

Experts think the iPad is dead. They're wrong
By Tom May published
Don't believe the tech pundits; the iPad's going nowhere.

Why the failure of Melania's documentary is good news for the advertising industry
By Tom May published
Even $35 million in marketing can only achieve so much.

What the insanity around BTS can teach us about branding in 2026
By Tom May published
The K-pop comeback reveals the future of customer loyalty.

Meze's new Strada headphones look stunning, but the tuning is proving controversial
By Tom May published
These $800 closed-back cans are dividing reviewers.
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