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 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 graphic design software
By Joe Foley last updated
We compare the best graphic design software, both free and paid.
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.
MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: which Apple laptop is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
This guide will help you decide.
iPad Pro M2 vs iPad Pro M4: how Apple's premium tablets stack up
By Tom May published
Our iPad Pro M4 vs M2 comparison will help you choose.
MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook Pro M3: Apple's high-end laptops compared
By Tom May published
Who wins between MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook Pro M3?
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: are they really comparable?
By Tom May published
Is an iPad Pro plus keyboard as good as a MacBook Air?
iPad Pro vs iPad Air: which Apple tablet is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
We pit iPad Pro vs iPad Air for creative work.
Apple student discount: how much you can save, and how to get it
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 Olympics logos of all time
By Joe Foley last updated
From iconic minimalism to 'Rachel from Friends', these are the best Olympics logos to date.
The best After Effects tutorials for motion design, animation, VFX and 3D
By Tom May last updated
Boost your skills with these Adobe After Effects tutorials, whether you're a beginner or pro.
The best watercolour pencils
By Tom May last updated
Create beautiful wash effects with the best watercolour pencils available.
The best Google Fonts
By Tom May last updated
Free to download, these are the best Google Fonts.
The best 2-in-1 laptops for creatives
By Matt Hanson last updated
Switch between tablet and laptop, with the best 2-in-1 laptops.
13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins
By Creative Bloq Staff published
These are the best Adobe Illustrator plugins around.
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