Latest articles by Tom May
Can't afford a MacBook Pro? These are your best alternatives
Avoid the Apple tax with these premium alternative laptops.
Drew Struzan’s posters made me love movies – here's what creatives can learn from him today
The late artist's posters were based on emotion, not function.
How to create an online portfolio: Steps to curating your own corner of the web
Want to show off your work online? We digest the methods involved with creating an online portfolio.
How artists can beat burnout
Leading creatives share their tips for when stress becomes overwhelming.
Designers reveal the one object they can't live without
Cherished tools, quirky treasures and everyday essentials.
The latest Taylor Swift movie is the future of cinema (and no, I'm not joking)
Forget superheroes: this is what saves the big screen.
The best laptops for Cricut makers: get the most out of Cricut Design Space
As keen crafters, we've picked out the best laptops for Cricut makers – all tested to handle the brand's software.
The best student laptops: top models to help you power through coursework
Whatever you're studying, these laptops for students will have you covered from creative software to casual gaming.
The best laptop for animation: expert recommended for beautiful displays and powerful processors
Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.
The best laptops for Photoshop, fully tested and reviewed
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.
The best laptop for game development: the perfect device for crafting your vision
Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.
The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.
These are the best iPad screen protectors available
Ideal for artists, these are the best iPad screen protectors.
The best frame TVs: fantastic TVs that show off your favourite art
Get a TV and a digital frame in one, with the best frame TVs.
Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs are a masterclass in creative mischief – and they're heating up
Here's what every creative can learn from this.
The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem
Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.
Tilly Norwood is an AI actress, and we're all now living in a Black Mirror hellscape
Unless creatives start to fight back, we're all getting replaced.
The older I get, the more I realise designing for seniors is better for young people too
Accessible design isn't charity; it's just good design that benefits absolutely everyone.
Here's what '90s Napster can teach creatives about AI today
The music industry's battle with file-sharing offers a brutal but ultimately hopeful roadmap for creatives facing AI disruption.
There are only 6 laptops that I'd recommend to creatives right now
You can't go wrong with these excellent laptops.
10 everyday objects that look nothing like you'd expect
Here's what happens when designers throw out the rulebook.
The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives, for all budgets and skill levels
From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.
Banksy and the judge: why great art happens when things go wrong
Sometimes the most powerful art emerges by accident.
