Tom May is an award-winning journalist specialising in art, design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50 Greatest Designers (Arcturus Publishing), was published this June. He's also author of Great TED Talks: Creativity (Pavilion Books). Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.
Latest articles by Tom May

Rosalía broke every branding rule and won – here's what creatives can learn from her
By Tom May published
Mastering tradition is the key to creative reinvention.

What the internet's recent nostalgia trip can teach creatives
By Tom May published
There was more to #BringBack2016 than meets the eye.

The best AI laptops: future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU
By Tom May published
They all offer power, display quality and portability.

The best laptops for programming: perfect devices for coding on the go
By Tom May published
These are the top-rated laptops for developers and coders.

This chair looks weird – but for me it's the best ergonomic office chair
By Tom May published
The HAG Capisco 8106 isn’t for slumping – that's why it rocks.

How the MacBook Neo compares to its rivals
By Tom May published
And should creatives buy one?

Should creatives upgrade to the new M5 MacBooks?
By Tom May published
Or should we wait for something better next year?

The best iPad keyboards, from Apple's own to third-party alternatives
By Tom May published
Turn your tablet into a laptop with these superb keyboards.

Get more bang for your buck: these are the best value laptops on sale today
By Tom May published
They aren't the cheapest, but they deliver the best return.

Don't choose between a laptop and tablet – get a 2-in-1 instead
By Tom May published
Switch between tablet and laptop, with the best 2-in-1 laptops.

What magic is this?! These headphones promise an open sound from a closed-back design
By Tom May published
But are they worth the price?

It's official: high quality audio is good for your health
By Tom May published
And leading manufacturers are taking note.

The best standing desks for a healthy WFH office set up
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Stay mobile with a standing desk in your home office.

Is this the most honest piece of advertising ever made?
By Tom May published
Uncommon's creation for Fashion Week is absolutely fabulous.

What every designer can learn from the Olympic medals disaster
By Tom May published
What happens when concept overrides consequence.

40 years in, I still love Zelda… and that's taught me something important about creativity
By Tom May published
The lessons are right there in plain sight.

From Apple to YouTube: these logos are a lesson in longevity
By Tom May published
Why they last, and what we can learn from them.

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.

17 of the best audio logos and why they work
By Tom May last updated
These iconic sonic logos show us how audio branding is done.

The best free script fonts to give your designs the personal touch
By Daniel John last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.

The best video editing apps
By Tom May last updated
Use the best video editing apps to edit video on your phone or tablet.

Do the Sivga SV021 Pro headphones take the budget crown from the Sivga Robin?
By Tom May published
These new cans promise better detail, comfort and craft.
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