
Tom May
Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers, was released in June 2025. He's also 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.
Latest articles by Tom May

I've spent a week putting a website together on Squarespace, and this is what I thought about the premium web builder
By Tom May last updated
Is Squarespace worth the extra spend?

The best graphic design software, for pros, hobbyists and everyone in between
By Tom May last updated
We compare the best graphic design software, including both vector and raster editors.

If you're a video editor, these are the 8 monitors that we'd recommend
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Hostinger Web Builder review: build an entire website from AI prompts
By Tom May last updated
My Hostinger Web Builder review explains how well this AI-powered system works in practice.

Shopify review: popular web builder that's purpose-built for ecommerce
By Tom May last updated
Review Is this the best choice for building an ecommerce site?

The best Google Doodles ever
By Tom May, Sammy Maine last updated
We look back at the most fun designs from across the decades.

How to make a website on Squarespace
By Tom May last updated
We walk you through the basics of building a website on Squarespace.

The best budget camera phones: capture life's moments for less
By Beth Nicholls last updated
We rank the best budget camera phones for creatives.

The best car ads of all time
By Tom May published
Relive the automotive ads that captured our dreams.

GoDaddy Web Builder review: create a website just by answering questions
By Tom May last updated
Review Want to create your own website? My GoDaddy's Web Builder review asks if this is the right platform for you.

Weebly review: build a working site for free with this easy web builder
By Tom May last updated
Review Our Weebly review will help you decide whether the platform is right for your site-building needs.

9 innovative ways to photograph your portfolio
By Nick Carson last updated
Great ways to show off your design work in style

The best movie posters of all time – famous film posters picked by the experts
By Tom May last updated
Experts pick the greatest movie posters, and explain why they work.

The best Guinness adverts of all time – from the toucan to a singing pint
By Tom May published
We look back on the ads that changed the industry forever.

The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts
By Tom May last updated
From the 1930s to the 2020s, these are the best ads of all time.

The best website builder for photographers: build an online home for your images
By Tom May last updated
Bring your images to life online, using the best website builder for photography.

The best website builder for artists: craft an online portfolio to be proud of
By Tom May last updated
We reveal the best website builder for artists today.

Logo vs icon: what's the difference?
By Tom May last updated
End your confusion with our guide to logo terminology.

How to create an online portfolio: Steps to curating your own corner of the web
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Want to show off your work online? We digest the methods involved with creating an online portfolio.

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.

These are the best iPad screen protectors available
By Beren Neale last updated
Ideal for artists, these are the best iPad screen protectors.

15 brilliant portfolio examples, and why they work
By Tom May last updated
Seeking fresh design portfolio ideas? Then check out these outstanding portfolio examples.

The best iPad for video editing
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Edit 4K footage with the best iPad for video editing.
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