
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 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.

Adobe software list: which apps to use for different creative tasks
By Tom May last updated
All the main Adobe software programs and what to use them for.

The best photo editing 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
USB-C and Thunderbolt ports offer different transfer rates, bandwidth, charging speeds and compatibility.

The best video editing software
By Tom May last updated
Craft content quickly, with the best video editing software.

The best student laptops: top models to help you power through coursework
By Beren Neale last updated
Whatever you're studying, these laptops for students will have you covered from creative software to casual gaming.

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.

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 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 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.
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