Latest articles by Tom May
No, you haven't accidentally downloaded a banking app – that really is the new Winter Olympics 2030 logo
Its glowing geometry feels closer to finance than fresh powder.
Hooray! Pokémon is fighting back against AI slop and backing the handmade approach
This Aardman collab sends a clear message.
I'm crushing on this sans-serif logo from Pentagram so hard, there might be something wrong with me
I just can't stop thinking about it.
AI laptops are the future and these are the 7 best options today
Save big on Copilot+ PCs and the latest MacBook Air.
The National Portrait Gallery is hosting AI portraits: how should artists respond?
Es Devlin is heading up a startling project.
Right now, the creative world needs M.C. Escher more than ever – and this new show proves it
In an age of algorithmic sameness and AI-generated everything, a new exhibition reminds us what human imagination actually looks like.
Adobe solves one of AI's most maddening problems amongst a ton of other announcements
The software giant just make a ton of new announcements.
The irritating words and phrases I wish I could mute on Designer LinkedIn
They're quietly driving me up the wall.
The best branding happens when we embrace our collective stupidity
Should we correct misconceptions, or lean into them instead?
How the UK's social media ban could transform graphic design hiring
An under-16s ban could reshape who gets hired by agencies.
The best laptops for programming: Perfect devices for coding on the go
These are the top-rated laptops for developers and coders.
The best AI laptops: Future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU
They all offer power, display quality and portability.
How to get Apple's student discount: $100 off most products!
Save hundreds with these generous discounts.
The best easels for painting
Our experts pick the best easels for painting available today.
In the age of social media, do designers still need a website in 2026?
We asked five industry experts for their verdict.
Six common font pairing mistakes and how to avoid them
Veteran designers explain where you might be going wrong.
The best iPad alternatives – the Apple tablet isn't the best for everything!
Alternatives from Microsoft, Samsung, ASUS, Xiaomi and more.
I already loved this unusual dual-screen laptop, and now its AI upgrades have made it faster and more efficient
A big boost to creative workflows.
007 First Light has a secret Jaguar Type 00 – is the rebrand redeemed?
As IO Interactive prepares to launch its long-awaited Bond origin story, Jaguar's product placement could be an important moment for its shaky reputation.
Why are senior creatives so desperate to impress their Gen Z interns?
At All Flows conference, one throwaway line stopped the room.
The 'dejoying' of McDonald's has lost me as a customer, and I'm not alone
Colour and wonder have been swapped for sterile minimalism.
Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup become the global Super Bowl of advertising?
With billions watching, brands are asking whether the World Cup is advertising's next big opportunity.
As violence breaks out over design drops, who's taking responsibility?
People are coming to blows over brands, and it needs to stop.
