Tom May is an award-winning journalist specialising in art, design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50 Greatest Designers (Arcturus Publishing), was published this June. He's also author of Great TED Talks: Creativity (Pavilion Books). Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.
Latest articles by Tom May

The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts
By Tom May last updated
From the 1930s to the 2020s, these are the best ads of all time.

The best website builder for photographers: build an online home for your images
By Tom May last updated
Bring your images to life online, using the best website builder for photography.

The best website builder for artists: craft an online portfolio to be proud of
By Tom May last updated
We reveal the best website builder for artists today.

Logo vs icon: what's the difference?
By Tom May last updated
End your confusion with our guide to logo terminology.

The best NBA logos: 10 basketball teams that nailed branding
By Tom May last updated
Bringing joy to b-ball fans across North America, these are the best NBA logos in the league.

The best iPad for video editing
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Edit 4K footage with the best iPad for video editing.

The 15 best free web fonts
By Nick Carson last updated
Add typographic personality to your digital designs, with the best free web fonts.

The best monitors for programming
By Tom May last updated
Discover the best monitors for programming today.

23 of the best ZBrush tutorials
By Craig Stewart last updated
Improve your 3D sculpting abilities with the best ZBrush tutorials on the web.

Level up your photo editing with the very best software
By Beren Neale last updated
Enhance your images easily with the best photo editing software on the market right now.

8 expert tips for creating a killer design portfolio
By Tom May published
Get hired by crafting the perfect portfolio.

6 brilliant apps for learning a new skill
By Tom May last updated
Want to learn something new? You need these apps.

Thunderbolt vs USB-C: what's the difference?
By Tom May last updated
Versus USB-C and Thunderbolt ports offer different transfer rates, bandwidth, charging speeds and compatibility.

What makes good designers great? Stand out from the crowd with these 9 expert tips
By Tom May published
Follow these tips to skip to the front of the opportunities queue.

How to connect a laptop to a monitor
By Joe Foley last updated
Everything you need to know about how to connect a laptop to a monitor to mirror or extend your display.

How to calibrate a monitor: level up your display with these tips
By Ben Andrews last updated
Monitor calibration is quick, easy and essential for content creation.

How to get Apple's student discount: education pricing for students, teachers, and parents
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Apple offers education pricing not only for college students – but for the parents of students, teachers, and faculty too!

The best logos of the 1980s
By Tom May last updated
Iconic, bold, and timeless, these are the best 1980s logos.

9 amazing examples of motion in logo design
By Tom May published
These logos have all been improved by adding movement.

How to use the new social networks effectively as a creative
By Tom May published
Creatives share their tips on using BlueSky and Threads

The best iPad for graphic design
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Work on the go, with the best iPad for graphic design.

The best typography of the 1940s – our experts take a look back at the decade's most iconic fonts
By Tom May published
Our experts explore the most iconic fonts of the 1940s.

The best typography of the 1950s, as chosen by experts
By Tom May published
Classic typefaces and lettering, from the era of Swiss Style.
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