Latest articles by Tom May
What every designer can learn from the Olympic medals disaster
What happens when concept overrides consequence.
40 years in, I still love Zelda… and that's taught me something important about creativity
The lessons are right there in plain sight.
From Apple to YouTube: these logos are a lesson in longevity
Why they last, and what we can learn from them.
The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them
We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.
17 of the best audio logos and why they work
These iconic sonic logos show us how audio branding is done.
The best free script fonts to give your designs the personal touch
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.
Do the Sivga SV021 Pro headphones take the budget crown from the Sivga Robin?
These new cans promise better detail, comfort and craft.
The ROG Kithara: Two titans combine forces for a potentially game-changing headphone
Studio-quality sound with a gaming mic attached.
From moorland to Margot: what 179 years of Wuthering Heights covers can teach designers today
Experts discuss what we can learn.
Experts think the iPad is dead. They're wrong
Don't believe the tech pundits; the iPad's going nowhere.
Why the failure of Melania's documentary is good news for the advertising industry
Even $35 million in marketing can only achieve so much.
What the insanity around BTS can teach us about branding in 2026
The K-pop comeback reveals the future of customer loyalty.
Meze's new Strada headphones look stunning, but the tuning is proving controversial
These $800 closed-back cans are dividing reviewers.
Is the Doomsday Clock the most important design of our time?
Can a simple piece of graphic design save the world?
What the hell is going on with the 2026 Super Bowl ads?
I'm not sure if these brands are trolling us, or themselves.
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.
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.
