Tom May
Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specialising in design, photography and tech. He is author of Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books. He has previously been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. 

Articles by: Tom May

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How to use reference images: 13 essential tips for artists

By Jonathan Hardesty, Tom May

Art How to use reference images well.

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Pro tips on dealing with email clutter

By Tom May

advice Top tips on getting to inbox zero, and staying there.

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What is web hosting?

By Tom May

web hosting Want to know what web hosting is all about? Read our jargon-free guide to hosting a website

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How to choose the best website builder

By Tom May

web We'll show you how to choose the best website builder for you or your business with our expert guide.

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The best After Effects alternatives

By Tom May

Software We reveal the best After Effects alternatives available today.

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The best website hosting for WordPress 2021

By Tom May

Software Looking for website hosting for WordPress? Here are the best.

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Build an online portfolio in 5 easy steps

By Tom May

The quick and simple way to create a website: no experience needed!

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9 unmissable speakers at Adobe MAX 2020

By Tom May

Register for free to see these top talks at this year's creative event.

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5 reasons to attend Adobe MAX 2020 (for free)

By Tom May

Why you can't miss this amazing event.

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5 hot new web trends for 2021

By Tom May

Web Design What does next year hold in store for the web?

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Download Adobe Lightroom for free or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May, Beren Neale

Software Here's how to get Lightroom.

8 beautiful website templates for photographers and designers

By Tom May

Create a great looking portfolio site with these stunning Squarespace templates.

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The 10 best Marvel logos of all time

By Tom May

Branding We pick the best logos from the MCU.

Selection of branding projects

How to boost your career during a recession

By Tom May

Career The global slump shouldn't stop you pursuing your goals.

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The 10 best Disney logos of all time

By Tom May

Branding The best Disney logos, from movies to theme parks.

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Designers reveal their biggest bugbears and pet hates

By Tom May

Design Do they get your blood boiling too?

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Should I buy a Maxoak power bank?

By Tom May

Hardware Just what you need, or over-the-top?

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The best website designs of 2021

By Tom May

Web Design Great web designs that push the envelope.

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Should I buy an Anker Powercore power bank? A look at the charging tech brand

By Tom May

Hardware All you need to know.

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Add new life and energy to your video with Adobe Stock Audio

By Tom May

You can now license music within Premiere Pro: here’s how.

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7 cool video effects you have to try

By Tom May

Video Grab attention and eyeballs with these cool video effects.

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Fun AirPods cases: 9 designs that will put a smile on your face

By Tom May

Lifestyle Turn that frown upside-down with these fun AirPods cases.

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How to become a video editor: 5 top tips

By Tom May

Get started as a video editor with our career guide.

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Apple patents: 8 game-changing ideas we wish would come true

By Tom May

Apple Glimpse the future via these Apple patents.

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Student software: the best free and paid-for student software in 2021

By Tom May

Software Got the right student software? Find out here.