Latest articles by Tom May
The 7 biggest barriers to learning a new skill (and how to smash through them)
Here’s how to overcome the most common obstacles.
Why creatives need to stop making New Year's resolutions we never keep
We all know we're kidding ourselves. So why don't we quit?
How to turn your iPhone into a dumbphone
Because creatives need to focus more than most.
The best places to sell design online
Make extra cash by using the best places to sell design online.
Traitors' secrets revealed! How the hit show's atmospheric branding was created
TQ Branding's Gareth Mapp takes us behind the scenes of creating the identity for the British reality show phenomenon.
15 brilliant design portfolio examples, and why they work
Seeking fresh design portfolio ideas? Then check out these outstanding portfolio examples.
If you work in CAD and AutoCAD these are simply the best laptop options out there
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
How to beat procrastination: 6 ways to actually start that new creative hobby
Beginning something new is often the hardest part. Here's how to avoid self-sabotage and get going.
The Traitors branding is murderously good. Design experts explain why
The experts unpack what makes it so compelling.
Fed up of subscriptions? Here's the free software every digital artist needs
As subscription costs spiral, these free tools are the antidote.
12 simple rituals to fix your creative focus in 2026
The easy way to reclaim your attention.
InDesgin logo and alternatives including Affinity and Quark
The best Adobe InDesign alternatives that don't require a subscription.
These are the new skills creatives are learning to save their jobs from AI
What can we do to survive this new era?
Onyx Boox Note Air 5 C review: Could an e-ink tablet replace your notebook and iPad?
This digital notebook promises the best of both worlds.
The best laptop for animation: expert recommended for beautiful displays and powerful processors
Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.
How Taylor Swift's documentary inspired me to change my creative approach
The singer made me realise something important.
Second place really doesn't look good on Tesla
Elon's company faces a complete identity crisis.
The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.
The one design trend I want to see more of in 2026
The typography on these posters fills me with joy
The most important branding tool in 2026 isn't what you think
They're making a resurgence, and designers need to take note.
Who are you in 2026? How to update your personal brand in a post-AI landscape
Personal branding is becoming vital, if you want to stay in work.
Subscription fatigue is real, and 2026 will be the breaking point for artists
Creatives are ditching expensive subs and taking back control.
