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

This is the most magical thing Disney's made in a long time
By Tom May published
Moana, Anna and Mirabel all use sign language in these songs.

How the heck do creatives choose between iPad and Mac in 2026?
By Tom May published
The iPad Air is now more powerful than the MacBook Neo.

The best laptops for writers: the perfect platform to pen your masterpiece
By Tom May published
Find the perfect laptop for writing your next masterpiece.

The best laptops for music production, whether you're a bedroom producer or a studio professional
By Tom May published
Discover the best laptops for music production on the market.

Beyond Cricut: the best Cricut alternatives for cutting machine creatives
By Tom May, Beth Nicholls last updated
Cricut is not the only option!

The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives, for all budgets and skill levels
By Tom May last updated
From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.

I hate reboots, but the KPop Demon Hunters studio take on Charlie & the Chocolate Factory? That's exciting…
By Tom May published
Even the most jaded creative should be paying attention.

Why are Gen Alpha spending $30+ on records they could stream for free?
By Tom May published
And what does that mean for creativity as a whole?

These are the best iPad screen protectors for designers and artists
By Tom May last updated
Ideal for artists, these are the best iPad screen protectors.

The 3 best laptops for battery life: keep working all day long, no socket required
By Tom May published
Live long and prosper Keep working for longer, with the best laptops for battery life.

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 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.

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.
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