Latest articles by Tom May
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.
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 one design trend I want to see more of in 2026
The typography on these posters fills me with joy
