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Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.

Articles by: Tom May

The best logos of the 1940s

By Tom May published 27 September 23

The best logos of the '40s still have much to teach us.

The best logos of the 1950s

By Tom May published 24 September 23

Discover the best logos of the '50s, an era of unbridled optimism.

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The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives in 2023

By Tom May published 20 September 23

From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.

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iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: is either worth buying in 2023?

By Matthew Bolton published 13 September 23

We compare iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max to help you decide.

Should you download Photoshop?

By Tom May last updated 28 September 23

Find out if Adobe's photo editing software is right for you.

The best Google Doodles ever

By Tom May, Sammy Maine published 2 September 23

On its 25th anniversary, we look back at the most fun designs.

How to download Adobe XD with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 22 August 23

Adobe XD is no longer available as a standalone app, but you can get it with Creative Cloud.

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The 7 best InDesign alternatives to try in 2023

By Tom May published 8 August 23

The best Adobe InDesign alternatives that don't require a subscription.

How to download Adobe Acrobat free or as part of Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 8 August 23

Download Adobe Acrobat and work on PDFs like a pro.

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11 of the best gaming logos of all time

By Tom May published 29 July 23

These video game logos have become iconic.

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Origin PC EON14-S review: affordable gaming laptop that's built for speed

By Tom May published 20 July 23

Is this affordable gaming laptop a good buy?

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The best MacBook for students in 2023

By Tom May published 19 July 23

Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.

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Download Adobe Animate as a free trial or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 18 July 23

Here's the legal way to download Adobe Animate for free.

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These are the best frame TVs you can buy

By Tom May published 4 July 23

Get a TV and a digital frame in one, with the best frame TVs.

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ASUS Zenbook 14x Flip review: convertible laptop with a beautiful display

By Tom May published 4 July 23

It's lightweight and convertible, but does this laptop deliver?

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The best logos of the 1980s

By Tom May published 3 July 23

Iconic, bold, and timeless, these are the best 1980s logos.

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The best e-ink tablet 2023

By Tom May published 2 July 23

Get the feel of real pen on paper, with the best e-ink tablet.

Here's how to download After Effects

By Tom May last updated 28 September 23

Discover how to download After Effects, and the best deals.

The best logos of the 1990s

By Tom May published 27 June 23

Of their time, yet timeless, we list the best logos of the 1990s.

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CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 review: the ultimate dock for your laptop?

By Tom May published 21 June 23

With all the ports and plenty of power, this CalDigit dock truly delivers.

The best logo designer in 2023

By Tom May published 16 June 23

What's the best logo designer (and which are worth paying for?)

Want to download InDesign?

By Tom May last updated 28 September 23

Learn how to download InDesign as a free trial or subscription.

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Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C review: colour e-ink reader is also a tablet and laptop

By Tom May published 12 June 23

Is this the best colour e-reader?

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The best Magsafe PopSockets in 2023

By Tom May published 6 June 23

Discover the best MagSafe PopSockets for iPhones today.

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The future of AI art, according to industry pros

By Tom May published 4 June 23

Will AI art destroy jobs, and can it be stopped?

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