
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 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.

I've been watching Google Veo 3 videos, and they're genuinely terrifying
By Tom May published
Google's latest AI can create perfect fake videos with dialogue and sound effects. We're not ready for what comes next.

Designers! Did you know you can use Canva to build a beautiful website? Here's everything you need to know
By Tom May published
I discovered what Canva Websites is like to use in practice.

Meta stole my book for its AI. Call me a traitor, but I didn't mind
By Tom May published
Learning about the theft of my book was an unexpected relief.

It's not that 'people don't like change', it's that your logo isn't as good as these
By Tom May published
Like it or not, public criticism is often justified.

Right now, I wouldn't use an iPhone if you gave me it for free
By Tom May published
Even as an Apple fan.

Here's how I built a website with Wix, my favourite web builder
By Tom May last updated
Our top tips for building and publishing a professional portfolio.

Disney's awful live-action remakes could be fixed by a lesson from Marvel
By Tom May published
Sick of warmed-over nostalgia? Here's how Disney could fix it.

I've spent a month using a smartphone that costs just £239 – it's incredible value
By Tom May published
The Poco M7 Pro offers superb value for money.

Adobe's shock pricing move is controversial, but it's also pretty clever
By Tom May published
Countless designers will soon pay more for the Creative Cloud.

These are the 10 best logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
We count down the ten greatest logos ever designed, the iconic marks that have imprinted themselves on culture.

The 19 best sports logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
These famous sports logos represent the joy and passion of fans around the world.

Create models from real life objects with the best 3D scanners
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners for games, AR and VR.

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.
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