Tom May
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, 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.
Latest articles by Tom May
![Four of the best cursive logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zpZH8w2bdbeZq9TuzebcMm-320-80.jpg)
The 10 best cursive logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
These brands use handwriting logos to create iconic identities.
![Audio logos: Netflix intro animation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CihENwVXgHhUaMCv2KNXAC-320-80.jpg)
11 of the best audio logos and why they work
By Tom May last updated
These iconic examples of sonic logos show us how it's done.
![CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 dock on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LciQz8Hs2g4FekxPLNqkpV-320-80.jpg)
CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 review: the ultimate dock for your laptop?
By Tom May published
Dock, stock and barrel With all the ports and plenty of power, this CalDigit dock truly delivers.
![Logo designer software: Four ICONA promo images on phone-shaped rectangles](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kP7Y4WoaXv3XVG9CG5PVad-320-80.jpg)
The best logo designer
By Tom May published
What's the best logo designer (and which are worth paying for?)
![Hand holding Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C showing split screen between Creative Bloq website and notetaking app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZ5JGSWALT2BSJvZoae7zk-320-80.jpg)
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C review: colour e-ink reader is also a tablet and laptop
By Tom May published
Read on Is this the best colour e-reader?
![7 of the best 21st century logos on an orange gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6cHWm7ZUAhWT3snR9bYAzH-320-80.jpg)
10 of the best 21st century logos that defined the past two decades
By Tom May last updated
These new brands are giving 20th century corporations a run for their money
![image of a person using a mechanical pencil on a piece of paper with a set square](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gp9G2MRt5wy87jmii8nmpJ-320-80.jpg)
The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing in 2024
By Tom May last updated
The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing enable you to create with precision.
![A man coding on a laptop on one of the best online coding courses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DffzEE8LW95EGN8vcs6uQg-320-80.jpg)
The best online coding courses in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Paid-for and free coding courses to hone your skills.
![MagSafe PopSockets: A hand holding a PopCase for MagSafe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyqvB2cXrm4zBbLRRPKxtK-320-80.jpg)
The best Magsafe PopSockets in 2024
By Tom May published
Discover the best MagSafe PopSockets for iPhones today.
![AI in art and design - CG image of a male British baker surrounded by flour](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eAoBL2ZDT6BYfJMKRHYyWm-320-80.jpg)
7 ways creatives are using AI in their art and design workflows
By Tom May published
Creatives reveal how they're using AI in their day-to-day work.
![What is AI art? - AI art painting of car on a dry and cracked landscape under a burning sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TeNsXErkkpD4esL96rS7D4-320-80.jpg)
Explainer: What is AI art?
By Tom May published
How does AI art work, and why are artists angry about it?
![Four of the best circular logos on a gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vzKBjJhXpXZRckdPn6MiQW-320-80.jpg)
The 12 best circular logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
Circular logo designs can have a powerful impact.
![Three of the best pencil sharpeners on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ft6WyymBzqs4e4vhK72oAP-320-80.jpg)
The best pencil sharpener in July 2024
By Tom May last updated
Get sharper drawing and writing with the best pencil sharpener around.
![The logos of three of the best wireframe tools on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uKXJG8CPooFwZsrYsmP4LK-320-80.jpg)
The best wireframe tools
By Tom May last updated
The best wireframe tools available today.
![Nomad organizers Mini, one of the best tech organizers, on a desk next to camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HByDzw8Q4zZcn47vojF9kd-320-80.jpg)
The best tech organizers
By Tom May published
Store your gear efficiently with the best tech organizers.
![Dune inspired artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98m6KYYQXKbSbs2QkdgA3B-320-80.jpg)
How Dune shaped a generation of artists
By Tom May published
Artists explain how the intoxicating ideas of the 1965 book and the visionary 1984 film, Dune, have influenced their art.
![Best drawing app for Android; a mix of app logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e8JNwwMJA7Jd6iXy5SjVYd-320-80.jpg)
The best drawing app for Android
By Tom May published
Create great digital art, with the best drawing app for Android.
![Best Blackmagic cameras; three black cinema cameras on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kxzA5WahttPqntWtxoXsoH-320-80.jpg)
The best Blackmagic cameras
By Tom May published
Shoot cinema-quality video with the best BlackMagic cameras.
![Best smart glasses; a mix of black smart glasses on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/emknaLezjqLNkjFcxiw2pd-320-80.jpg)
The best smart glasses in July 2024
By Tom May published
Experience digital content in a new way with the best smart glasses.
![Philips 242B1TC on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6xAC394Noon9HgwUX5K43-320-80.jpg)
Philips 242B1TC monitor review: does this budget touchscreen measure up?
By Tom May published
Cheap touch It's cheap, but is it good? Our Philips 242B1TC monitor review reveals all.
![Product shots of the various best iPad holders for bed on a bright orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nSvXRE4BaMh9GzXChTbJA8-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad holders for bed
By Tom May last updated
Watch movies and more, with the best iPad holder for bed
![Opening Notes app on Onyx Boox Tab X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTfTgTbvjeckZnv4yBbSrj-320-80.jpg)
Onyx Boox Tab X review: e-ink tablet goes big on specs... and price
By Tom May published
eReaders Can this E-Ink justify its premium price? Our Onyx Boox Tab X review reveals all.
![The best craft tables for cricut; two craft tables](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZhAz9z3pFXYa4XjmRYckU6-320-80.jpg)
The best craft tables for Cricut
By Jim McCauley last updated
Give yourself a head start, with the best craft tables for Cricut and other creative projects.