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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 (opens in new tab), 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.

Articles by: Tom May

Hand holding Apple Pencil using best iPad for drawing

The best iPad for drawing in 2022

By Tom May published 7 July 22

iPad Create amazing digital art, with the best iPad for drawing available today.

Download After Effects: Get it free or with Adobe Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 5 July 22

Software All you need to know about how to download After Effects.

Indesign alternatives include Serif Publisher, represented by an illustration of software features

The 7 best InDesign alternatives in 2022

By Tom May published 5 July 22

Software These are the best InDesign alternatives that don't require a monthly subscription.

Download InDesign free or with Adobe Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 5 July 22

Adobe Our quick and easy guide to download InDesign free.

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The best watercolour pencils in 2022

By Tom May published 5 July 22

Art Create amazing wash effects with the best watercolour pencils.

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The best touchscreen monitors in 2022

By Tom May published 1 July 22

3D Make computing quick and easy with the best touchscreen monitors.

The best monitors for programming in 2022

By Tom May published 1 July 22

Hardware Discover the best monitors for programming today.

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Why the Nothing Phone is the first serious threat to the iPhone

By Tom May published 30 June 22

mobile phone Is Carl Pei the new Steve Jobs?

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Apple's new MacBook has a potentially fatal flaw

By Tom May published 29 June 22

Apple YouTubers spot something Apple didn't mention.

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Apple student discount: Everything you need to know in 2022

By Tom May published 22 June 22

Lifestyle Save serious cash with an Apple student discount.

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The best pens for artists in 2022

By Tom May published 21 June 22

Art The best pens for drawing, writing, shading and more.

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The best photo-editing software in 2022

By Tom May published 20 June 22

Photography Our guide to the best photo editing software on sale today.

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The best pencil sharpener in 2022

By Tom May published 14 June 22

Tools Get sharper drawing and writing with the best pencil sharpener around.

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The best coloured pencils in 2022

By Dan Grabham, Tom May published 24 May 22

Digital Art The best coloured pencils money can buy will help will you raise your drawing and sketching to the next level.

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The best art printers in 2022

By Tom May published 24 May 22

Graphic Design The best art printers enable you to create beautiful prints of your artwork in your home or studio.

A woman uses one of the best easels for painting in a studio applying her brush.

The best easels for painting 2022 for beginners and pros

By Tom May published 23 May 22

Art The best easels for painting are perfect for painting at home, in the studio or plein air. Which is the best for you?

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Substack review

By Tom May published 20 May 22

newsletter We get hands-on with the newsletter and blogging platform.

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The best mechanical pencils for creatives in 2022

By Tom May published 20 May 22

Tools The best mechanical pencils enable you to write, draw, sketch and draft with precision.

Woman using one of the best 3D pens to create a model

The best 3D pens in 2022: model and design in 3D

By Tom May published 20 May 22

3D Create art in three dimensions, with the best 3D pens.

A HAG Capisco chair in our reviewer's bedroom

HAG Capisco 8106 chair review

By Tom May published 18 May 22

Review This quirky chair could change your view on sitting and standing.

How to download Adobe Acrobat for free with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 16 May 22

Adobe Download Adobe Acrobat and work on PDFs like a pro.

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The best PDF editors in 2022

By Tom May published 28 April 22

Software Read, edit and export PDFs with one of the best PDF editors available today.

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC review

By Tom May published 27 April 22

Software Is Adobe's PDF editor worth the cost of a subscription?

Luminar Neo review

By Tom May published 26 April 22

Review This affordable photo editor is a great choice for beginners, with three excellent AI tools that even pros will like.

Design apps for Windows screenshot Affinity Designer

The best design apps for Windows

By Tom May published 26 April 22

Digital Art We reveal the best design apps for Windows available today.

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