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

These Japanese-crafted, stylish Zebrawood headphones get a Cyber Monday £230 price drop
By Tom May published
High-end audio at a dramatically low price, just £399.

Forget the AirPods Pro - Noble’s Rex 5 are the kings of wireless earbuds
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
The 'Porsche of wireless earbuds' gets a rare discount.

Are we in the era of the disposable artist?
By Tom May published
To AI, your work is nothing more than convenient compost.

16 brilliant creative gifts under $100
By Tom May last updated
Treat the creatives in your life (or, let’s be honest, yourself) to something inspirational this Cyber Monday.

Get cosy for Christmas with the best streaming deals – including Disney + AND Hulu for $4.99 a month
By Tom May published
Here are the best discounts for viewers in the USA and the UK.

Is creativity really dead?
By Tom May published
The industry needs clear leadership on AI, not vague provocations about 'making stuff'.

This foldable smartphone is like an iPad mini and iPhone 17 Pro combined
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
If you're looking for a foldable phone, check this sweet deal.

Science says your kid is better at expressionist art than you are
By Tom May published
Children can replicate Pollock paintings more accurately.

Why are we punishing authors for illustrations they had nothing to do with?
By Tom May published
Fighting back against AI needs to be done thoughtfully.

Get 30% off Yoto Players: The perfect screen-free gift for kids
By Tom May published
Give the gift of imagination this Christmas with Yoto’s biggest Black Friday sale ever.

Oh! Black Friday MacBook deals are actually pretty decent
By Tom May last updated
Save hundreds on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.

The best student laptops: top models to help you power through coursework
By Beren Neale last updated
Whatever you're studying, these laptops for students will have you covered from creative software to casual gaming.

The best laptops for Photoshop, fully tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

The best Mac for video editing, all thoroughly tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

Black Friday Cricut deals have started with an astonishing price drop
By Beth Nicholls last updated
These crafty deals will run up to and beyond Black Friday.

If you work in CAD and AutoCAD these are simply the best laptop options out there
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.

I love this office chair, and with $200 off it's one of the best options out there
By Tom May published
There's at least $200 off this highly adjustable ergonomic chair.

Minimalism was a mistake: I think it's time for scented laptops and marshmallow keyboards
By Tom May published
We've lived too long with grey rectangles.

Affinity's free gambit could shatter Adobe (but if it doesn't, that tells us a lot)
By Tom May published
Can we actually quit the AI features we claimed to hate?

Should you get a Best Buy membership ahead of Black Friday 2025?
By Tom May published
These loyalty tiers may offer better value than you think.

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's branding is a graphic design masterclass
By Tom May published
Mamdani didn’t just run for office; he built a visual identity.

6 killer tips for getting the best Black Friday prices
By Tom May published
Our best advice to help you win Black Friday 2025.
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