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
What is an AI laptop? – NPUs, Nvidia RTX and AMD RX explained
By Tom May last updated
Everything you need to know about AI laptops and whether you need one.
The best AI laptops
By Tom May last updated
We've selected the best AI laptops that allow creatives to get the most from NPU-accelerated software.
The 10 best fonts for presentations
By Tom May published
Elevate your slidedeck with the best fonts for presentations.
The best laptops for architects
By Matt Hanson last updated
Power meets portability in the best laptops for architects.
The best laptops for Photoshop
By Joe Foley last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.
Serif vs. sans-serif: how to choose the right font for your project
By Tom May published
We explain the difference between serif vs. sans-serif fonts, and what each has to offer.
The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing
By Tom May last updated
The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing enable you to create with precision.
The best laptop for CAD and AutoCAD
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
The best website builder for videographers
By Tom May last updated
These are the best website builders for videographers today.
The best logo designer
By Tom May last updated
What's the best logo designer (and which are worth paying for?)
The best free script fonts
By Daniel John, Tom May last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free script fonts.
The 30 best free web fonts
By Nick Carson last updated
Add personality to your designs with the best free web fonts.
What is web hosting?
By Tom May last updated
Everything you need to know about what web hosting is and how to choose the right solution for your site.
The Nike logo: a history
By Tom May last updated
How one of the world's best known logos was made.
The best free fonts: 50 quality type options for creatives
By Tom May last updated
Bring your designs to life with the best free fonts.
The best rebrands of the '70s, from Sega to Apple and Kodak
By Tom May published
Our experts pick the best rebrands of the 1970s, and explain why they worked so well.
Which website builder is the best for creatives? And how do I choose one?
By Beth Nicholls last updated
We'll show you how to choose the best website builder for your brand or business with our expert guide.
How to create an online portfolio: Steps to curating your own corner of the web
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Want to show off your work online? We digest the methods involved with creating an online portfolio.
The best rebrands of the '80s, from Nike to British Airways and Apple
By Tom May published
An indepth analysis of the most influential brand overhauls that shaped the visual landscape of the 1980s, as picked by the pros.
The best web hosting for freelancers
By Tom May last updated
These are the best web hosting platforms for freelancer creatives.
The best web design tools: work faster and smarter
By Tom May last updated
Streamline your workflow with these web design tools.
The best rebrands of the 1990s, as picked by the pros
By Tom May published
Our experts review the best rebrands of the 90s.
MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3: which should you choose?
By Tom May published
Our expert guide to MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3.
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