
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 laptops for Cricut makers: get the most out of Cricut Design Space
By Ian Dean last updated
As keen crafters, we've picked out the best laptops for Cricut makers – all tested to handle the brand's software.

I've just reviewed the 6 main website builders, and this is the absolute best one
By Tom May last updated
REview Is Wix the best platform for building your portfolio or website?

The best docks for MacBook Pro, for when you're out of ports
By Beren Neale last updated
Complete your workstation and streamline your workflow.

The best iPad alternatives – escape the Apple ecosystem
By Ian Dean last updated
Our reviewers pick the best iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Honor and more.

The best free script fonts
By Daniel John last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.

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.

Creative freelancers! If you want the best web hosting available, we've done the research
By Tom May last updated
These are the best web hosting platforms for freelancer creatives.

The best video editing apps
By Tom May last updated
Use the best video editing apps to edit video on your phone or tablet.

The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives
By Tom May last updated
From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.

The best free fonts: 35 quality typefaces suitable for pro designers
By Tom May last updated
Elevate your design projects with the best free fonts.

I've spent a week putting a website together on Squarespace, and this is what I thought about the premium web builder
By Tom May last updated
Is Squarespace worth the extra spend?

The best graphic design software, for pros, hobbyists and everyone in between
By Tom May last updated
We compare the best graphic design software, including both vector and raster editors.

If you're a video editor, these are the 8 monitors that we'd recommend
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Hostinger Web Builder review: build an entire website from AI prompts
By Tom May last updated
My Hostinger Web Builder review explains how well this AI-powered system works in practice.

Shopify review: popular web builder that's purpose-built for ecommerce
By Tom May last updated
Review Is this the best choice for building an ecommerce site?

The best Google Doodles ever
By Tom May, Sammy Maine last updated
We look back at the most fun designs from across the decades.

How to make a website on Squarespace
By Tom May last updated
We walk you through the basics of building a website on Squarespace.

The best budget camera phones: capture life's moments for less
By Beth Nicholls last updated
We rank the best budget camera phones for creatives.

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 monitors for graphic artists, tested and chosen by experts
By Beren Neale last updated
Boost your accuracy with the best monitors for graphic artists.

The best laptops for Photoshop, fully tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

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 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.
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