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 computers for graphic design: When a laptop just isn't enough
By Tom May last updated
Get work done fast, with the best computer for graphic design.

The 3 best-selling office chairs in the US (and the budget dupes actually worth buying)
By Tom May published
Read this, if you're buying a chair for your home office.

Which brand won April Fools in 2026?
By Tom May published
Turns out, joke briefs are often the best briefs.

The best student laptops: Top models to power through your coursework
By Tom May last updated
Whatever you're studying, these laptops have you covered.

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

The best adverts of the 2000s
By Tom May last updated
Experts pick the best ads of the 2000s, and explain why they work.

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

Essential tools for graphic designers
By Tom May last updated
Equip your creative arsenal with these must-have tools.

Specs aren't everything: The Poco M7 Pro phone is cheap and I'm never upgrading
By Tom May published
It's proof that specs on paper aren’t everything.

The best NBA logos: 10 basketball teams that nailed branding
By Tom May last updated
Bringing joy to b-ball fans across North America, these are the best NBA logos in the league.

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 best laptops for game development: Perfect devices for crafting your vision
By Matt Hanson last updated
Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.

The best laptops for Cricut: Get the most out of Cricut Design Space
By Ian Dean last updated
As keen crafters, we've picked out the best laptops for Cricut makers – all tested to handle the brand's software.

Help! I may be getting sentimental about a standing desk (but it feels like part of the family)
By Tom May published
It's served me well since 2021, and I love it as much as ever.

This niche Adobe InDesign issue should be a warning to all creatives
By Tom May published
Real-world experience

I wrote the wrong thing about the world's biggest band – and the backlash taught me much more than just "don't mess with the ARMY"
By Tom May last updated
Speaking to BTS fans held a crucial lesson.

The best external hard drives: back up and transfer images and video without the fuss
By Tom May published
These are our favourite options for speed, capacity and value.

CanJam NY 2026: My 5 headphone highlights
By Tom May published
The audio event saw some ambitious headphone launches.

The best MLB logos – 8 iconic designs from the world of professional baseball
By Tom May last updated
We delve into the rich heritage of MLB's most cherished logos.

Rosalía broke every branding rule and won – here's what creatives can learn from her
By Tom May published
Mastering tradition is the key to creative reinvention.

What the internet's recent nostalgia trip can teach creatives
By Tom May published
There was more to #BringBack2016 than meets the eye.

The best AI laptops: future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU
By Tom May published
They all offer power, display quality and portability.
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