Articles by: Tom May

Creative Bloq ART AND DESIGN INSPIRATION

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity (opens in new tab), published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.

Download Adobe Sign: Woman writing with digital stylus

Download Adobe Sign: Get a free trial, or buy a subscription

By Tom May last updated 18 January 22

Productivity Make signing docs easy.

Wireless extenders: get the best Wi-Fi coverage in 2023

By Tom May, Jim McCauley published 19 August 21

Hardware Say bye to drop-outs with these wireless extenders.

Adobe software list: Which apps do you need?

By Tom May last updated 4 October 22

Software What Adobe apps are available – and why you need them.

The 13 best YouTube art channels

By Tom May published 14 July 21

Art Boost your art skills with these brilliant channels.

3D animation of a car in the rain; part of one of the best After Effects tutorials

The best After Effects tutorials for motion design, animation, 3D and more

By Tom May last updated 8 March 23

After Effects We reveal the best After Effects tutorials online right now.

Can you guess these brands from their old logo?

By Tom May published 5 July 21

Logos It's harder than it sounds.

Three smiling women sat around desk, as one shows them her smartphone screen

YouTube Premium: How to watch YouTube offline

By Tom May published 2 July 21

News Discover how to save YouTube videos, so you can watch them offline with an internet connection.

How to get a career in graphic design: Graphic designer at work

How to get a career in graphic design: 13 pro tips

By Larry Mayorga, Tom May published 25 June 21

Career Expert advice to help you forge a design career.

The 10 best sports logos of all time

By Tom May published 23 June 21

Logos Capturing the joy and passion of fans around the world.

The best online web design courses

By Tom May published 9 June 21

Career You'll find the best online web design courses right here.

4K vs 8K: Man using ViewSonic VP3286 8K monitor to edit video

4K vs 8K monitors: Which one should you buy?

By Tom May published 28 May 21

3D We set out your options, and explain whether a 4K or 8K monitor is better for you.

The best online video editing courses

By Tom May published 18 May 21

video editing Learn video editing at home with these top courses.

How artists can beat burnout

By Tom May published 12 May 21

Art Leading creatives share their tips for when stress becomes overwhelming.

51 top typography tutorials

By Tom May published 14 April 21

Typography Master the basics, improve your skills and more.

improve your digital art skills: with Christina Mrozik

6 ways to improve your digital art skills

By Tom May published 1 April 21

how to Improve your digital art skills with the finest resources around.

14 amazing After Effects plugins

By Mike Griggs published 9 March 21

After Effects The best After Effects plugins to speed up your workflow.

32 Blender tutorials to boost your 3D modelling and animation skills

By Kerrie Hughes last updated 2 March 23

Blender Create 3D art for free, with these Blender tutorials.

Picture of bridge being edited in InDesign interface as part of one of the best InDesign tutorials

32 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills

By Rosie Hilder last updated 6 March 23

InDesign Boost your skills with these useful tutorials.

12 best VSCO filters to enhance your Instagram feed

By Tom May published 23 February 21

Digital Art Give your Instagram an edge with these photo filters.

Best monitor stands: Satechi monitor stand

The best monitor stands for 2023

By Tom May published 22 February 21

monitor stands Discover the best monitor stands available today.

Download Adobe Creative Cloud: How to get an Adobe CC free trial or buy a subscription

By Tom May last updated 24 April 21

Software The best ways to download Adobe Creative Cloud.

10 best Audible books to download today

By Tom May published 12 February 21

Book These great audiobooks are all available for free via Audible.

Best portable printers: Canon Pixma iP110 portable printer

The best portable printers for 2023

By Tom May published 11 February 21

buying guide Discover the best portable printers available today.

What traits do you need to become a successful artist?

By Tom May last updated 30 June 21

Industry We explore the qualities you need to make it as a professional artist.

The 10 best logos of all time

By Tom May last updated 27 March 23

Logos Discover the world's best logos and why they work.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: