Tom May is an award-winning journalist specialising in art, design, photography and technology. He is the author of the books The 50 Greatest Designers (Arcturus) and Great TED Talks: Creativity (Pavilion). Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.
Latest articles by Tom May

Raleigh's collapse proves that even iconic brands can't rely on nostalgia alone
By Tom May Published
Our collective memories aren't enough.

The Square Enix AI fiasco convinces me we all need to start documenting our creative process
By Tom May Published
Keeping your sketches and drafts might be the only thing that proves a human made your work.

Vermont's logo looks like it was made in five seconds... so why do I love it?
By Tom May Published
It's anything but bland, and that needs to be celebrated.

These editing consoles are time-saving and ergonomic
By Tom May Published
Top picks for photo and video editing.

Inspired by watchmaking, we look at the unique design of Focal headphones
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.

Why Sennheiser's brand chief is bringing London's underground club scene to the top of the Shard
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
Bridging the worlds of consumer audio and club culture.

This AI smartphone can pull off Hitchcock's hardest camera trick in Vertigo without a film crew
By Tom May Published
Look how far digital filmmaking has come.

Everyone in this AI art row has a point, and that's what worries me
By Tom May Published
So who's right, exactly?

What does the biggest AI copyright payout in history actually change for creatives?
By Tom May Published
$1.5 billion is a lot, but the small print is less reassuring.

These are the best office chairs for back pain that I've tested over the last 6 years
By Beren Neale Last updated
We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Google thinks maths proves its AI is genuinely creative… but is it?
By Tom May Published
I think there's a bit more to it than that.

Hate generative AI? Maybe it's time to boycott Netflix
By Tom May Published
Should we all say ta-ta to the ta-dum?

The best laptops for video editing: These powerhouses make editing a breeze
By Beren Neale Last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.

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.

The 5 things nobody tells you about website builders
By Tom May Published
Here's what the marketing pages leave out.

The best PC mouse: enjoy comfort, speed and special features with these top mice
By Beren Neale Last updated
Work faster and more comfortably with the best mouse.

The best monitors for programming
By Beren Neale Last updated
Discover the best monitors for programming today.

Why brands have swapped competing for co-branding
By Tom May Published
In 2026, more and more brands are teaming up.

Meta's "regret" over its scrapped AI tool is like a burglar apologising for the mess
By Tom May Published
Nothing about this episode suggests it was really a mistake.

It's not all about Wix: These are my 3 favourite Wix alternatives
By Tom May Published
If Wix isn't giving you what you need, these website builders are worth switching to.

Rumours that Star Wars is secretly "erasing" its sequels tell us something fundamental about our craving for perfection
By Tom May Published
Rumours of a secret reset of the Star Wars universe reveal an important truth about the craving for creative perfection.

As a photographer these are the only 3 web builders I'd use to make my portfolio
By Tom May Published
After testing dozens of platforms, these are the three I'd actually trust to present my own work.

These are the 7 best website builders for small businesses – and I've tried them all
By Tom May Last updated
Create a site your customers will love, with the best website builders for small businesses.
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