Tom May
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.
Latest articles by Tom May
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iPad Pro vs iPad Air: which Apple tablet is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
We pit iPad Pro vs iPad Air for creative work.
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Apple student discount: how much you can save, and how to get it
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Apple offers education pricing not only for college students – but for the parents of students, teachers, and faculty too!
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The best Olympics logos of all time
By Joe Foley last updated
From iconic minimalism to 'Rachel from Friends', these are the best Olympics logos to date.
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The best After Effects tutorials for motion design, animation, VFX and 3D
By Tom May last updated
Boost your skills with these Adobe After Effects tutorials, whether you're a beginner or pro.
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The best watercolour pencils
By Tom May last updated
Create beautiful wash effects with the best watercolour pencils available.
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The best Google Fonts
By Tom May last updated
Free to download, these are the best Google Fonts.
![The best 3D pens; three 3D pens, two white and one black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xhHShqF2wjaUfGjAYeLPGH-320-80.jpg)
The best 3D pens: model and design in 3D
By Ian Dean last updated
Bring your creations to life with the best 3D pens.
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The best 2-in-1 laptops for creatives
By Matt Hanson last updated
Switch between tablet and laptop, with the best 2-in-1 laptops.
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The best monitor with webcam
By Dan Grabham last updated
Enjoy hybrid working, with the best monitor with webcam.
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The best MacBook for students
By Beren Neale last updated
Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.
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13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins
By Creative Bloq Staff published
These are the best Adobe Illustrator plugins around.
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The best digital picture frames for artists and photographers
By Tom May last updated
Put your favourite photos on display, with the best digital photo frames available today
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The best photo editing software
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Enhance your images easily with the best photo editing software on the market right now.
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The best dock for MacBook Pro
By Jim McCauley last updated
Out of ports? Find the best dock for your MacBook Pro to link up your peripherals.
![Three of the best laptops for architecture on a green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w3WqBVmFrNKgAPVwJ6JnBa-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for architects
By Matt Hanson last updated
Work on the move with the best laptops for architects.
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The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them
By Tom May last updated
We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.
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The best free video editing software
By Tom May last updated
We select the best free video editing software available today.
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The best software for editing videos for YouTube
By Tom May last updated
Our expert guide to the best software for editing YouTube videos.
![Three of the best laptops for video editing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E4nNHxDbEKStjnUtvVxq8H-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for video editing
By Adam Marshall last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.
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The best gouache paint in 2024
By Josephine Watson last updated
These are the best gouache paints you can buy today.
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The best acrylic paintbrushes in 2024
By Lancelot Richardson last updated
These are the best acrylic paintbrushes, for all skill levels.
![Three selections of the best coloured pencils on a pink and purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pssRjVAjJRJW8yoBbxDeQb-320-80.jpg)
The best coloured pencils
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best coloured pencils you can buy today.
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The best 3D scanners
By Mike Griggs last updated
Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners for games, AR and VR.