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
The best monitors for video editing
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.
The best video editing computer: desktop PCs for video editors
By Matt Hanson last updated
Get work done faster with the best video editing computer.
The best laptops for video editing: Breeze through edits with these powerhouses
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.
The best Mac for video editing
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.
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.
The best rebrands of all time
By Tom May last updated
Even the biggest brands can't stay the same for ever.
9 amazing examples of motion in logo design
By Tom May published
These logos have all been improved by adding movement.
The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.
The best laptop for CAD and AutoCAD
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
The best MacBook for students: portable power at tempting prices
By Beren Neale last updated
Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.
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 10 best logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
Discover the world's best logos and why they work.
The best website builder for small businesses: start selling online today
By Tom May last updated
Create a site your customers will love, with the best website builders for small businesses.
The best typography of the 1950s, as chosen by experts
By Tom May published
Classic typefaces and lettering, from the era of Swiss Style.
The best MLB logos – 8 iconic designs from the world of professional baseball
By Tom May last updated
We delve into the rich heritage of MLB's most cherished logos.
The best typography of the 1970s, as chosen by experts
By Tom May published
From groovy fonts to spaced-out vibes, we explore the iconic typefaces that defined the 1970s.
10 brands that really need to rebrand in 2025
By Tom May published
These iconic brands could all do with a refresh in the year to come.
The best logos of the 2020s (so far)
By Tom May published
A deep dive into the most iconic logo designs of the decade and the stories behind them.
Should we be scared or excited? What to expect from AI in 2025
By Tom May published
As AI continues to evolve, should creatives be scared or excited?
What is colour gamut?
By Tom May published
We explain what it means, and the different ways it's measured.
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