
Tom May
Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers, was released in June 2025. He's also 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.
Latest articles by Tom May

The best Mac for video editing, all thoroughly tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

The best laptop for animation: expert recommended for beautiful displays and powerful processors
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.

The best laptop for game development: the perfect device for crafting your vision
By Matt Hanson last updated
Craft new worlds with the best laptops for game development.

The best laptop for CAD and AutoCAD
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.

Everyone calm down, designers didn't get paid half a million to move a dot
By Tom May published
Yet again, British tabloids have turned professional branding work into misleading clickbait and political misrepresentation.

This is how you make a pro website with Wix's big brother – Wix Studio
By Tom May published
Discover how to create a professional website using Wix's most advanced design platform.

Wix Studio review: build professional-quality websites that don't immediately scream "template"
By Tom May last updated
This polished platform bridges the gap between drag-and-drop simplicity and professional design control. But is it good to use? My Wix Studio review answers that question.

The best software for editing videos for YouTube
By Steve Paris last updated
Our expert guide to the best software for editing YouTube videos.

10 everyday objects that are actually design masterpieces
By Tom May published
Brilliantly designed items hiding in plain sight around us.

Become more creative with these 6 morning rituals designers swear by
By Tom May published
Creatives reveal their secret weapons for starting the day well.

ChatGPT outage panic is a stark warning for creatives
By Tom May published
Absence makes the heart grow... terrified?

The best laptops for 3D modelling: premium computers for high-end processing
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

The best rebrands of all time
By Tom May last updated
Even the biggest brands can't stay the same for ever.

15 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.

Want to know how to make a website with Canva? We've got you covered
By Tom May published
We walk you through how to make a website on Canva

Forget the iPhone: I reckon Photoshop arriving on Android is a far bigger deal
By Tom May published
It's the platform that dominates the smartphone market, so why isn't the creative industry more excited?

The best laptops for video editing: These powerhouses make editing a breeze
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.

The lesson all creatives can learn from Taylor Swift's ownership victory
By Tom May published
The singer's landmark right deal offers a lesson for all creatives… but perhaps not what you think.

I've spent 2 months testing the main website builders, and these are the 7 that creatives should check out
By Tom May last updated
Create a site your customers will love, with the best website builders for small businesses.

Nostalgia isn't killing cinema; it's all it's got left. And that has to change.
By Tom May last updated
While critics blame sequels for cinema's decline, original films aren't drawing crowds either. It's time for a radical rethink.

The global brands of the future are hiding in plain sight: here's how to spot them
By Tom May published
It’s time to rethink what 'brand' really means.

8 AI skills you need to land your dream design job, according to the pros
By Tom May published
Ready for your next move? Here's what agencies want.

Erm… just checking, but social media's dead now, right? Even Mark Zuckerberg knows it
By Tom May published
Mark Zuckerberg's admitted as much in court.
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