Latest articles by Tom May
How artists can beat burnout
Leading creatives share their tips for when stress becomes overwhelming.
Designers reveal the one object they can't live without
Cherished tools, quirky treasures and everyday essentials.
The latest Taylor Swift movie is the future of cinema (and no, I'm not joking)
Forget superheroes: this is what saves the big screen.
These are the best iPad screen protectors available
Ideal for artists, these are the best iPad screen protectors.
The best frame TVs: fantastic TVs that show off your favourite art
Get a TV and a digital frame in one, with the best frame TVs.
Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs are a masterclass in creative mischief – and they're heating up
Here's what every creative can learn from this.
The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem
Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.
Tilly Norwood is an AI actress, and we're all now living in a Black Mirror hellscape
Unless creatives start to fight back, we're all getting replaced.
The older I get, the more I realise designing for seniors is better for young people too
Accessible design isn't charity; it's just good design that benefits absolutely everyone.
Here's what '90s Napster can teach creatives about AI today
The music industry's battle with file-sharing offers a brutal but ultimately hopeful roadmap for creatives facing AI disruption.
There are only 6 laptops that I'd recommend to creatives right now
You can't go wrong with these excellent laptops.
10 everyday objects that look nothing like you'd expect
Here's what happens when designers throw out the rulebook.
The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives, for all budgets and skill levels
From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.
Banksy and the judge: why great art happens when things go wrong
Sometimes the most powerful art emerges by accident.
The art world finally drew a line in the sand over AI – and not before time
Dragon Con's ejection of an AI art seller is fantastic news,
Big tech will pull the plug on free AI. Can creatives afford to pay?
Tech giants are hooking us on free, but it won't last forever.
Wow, there's a Guinness World Record for identifying fonts. Could you beat it?
The Guinness World Records hits 70, and I think there's an opportunity for designers.
Taylor Swift got engaged – and brands went wild. Here’s the funny, the clever, and the cringe
Which ones nailed it, and why?
Creative job losses are rising – and we need to talk about it
We need to think about how to respond.
'Dread, anxiety... but also hope': Here's how creatives really feel about social media in 2025
Creatives reveal their true emotions.
There's a big problem with Taylor Swift's new website
Her disabled fans deserve better than this mess.
I love my ASUS Zenbook A14, and can't believe it's dropped $520 in price
This featherweight laptop is now a serious MacBook Air rival.
