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
![Carena written across model's face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uL2Ez93EivAeDJSgaoEcz8-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Shell logo on petrol filling station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98Ga6HLKhqsxPwoVPJ4yd9-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A person using a phone and laptop with a cup of coffee](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hUgs2M9UYT7AoLFTH8FWN-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A desktop with a colourful portfolio on screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NCjQrgNXHB8nrozAgdsLRa-320-80.jpg)
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.
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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 logos of three of the best web hosting for freelancers on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ci7QGyaJn3WLzgpaAuKq9-320-80.jpg)
The best web hosting for freelancers
By Tom May last updated
These are the best web hosting platforms for freelancer creatives.
![A web designer uses some of the best web design tools on a laptop with an external monitor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4mSwsy5PkSt9HdXRAdYTaP-320-80.jpg)
The best web design tools: work faster and smarter
By Tom May last updated
Streamline your workflow with these web design tools.
![Plane with FedEx logo on the side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2C34wLbKz85MPzhRiiGthL-320-80.jpg)
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 M2 vs M3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FccxoVnTZzySBT5CdTQXT5-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aBVE772SREbUoLBrUmRgC3-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: which Apple laptop is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
This guide will help you decide.
![MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook pro M3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kHcMqhyigDPTwgvJnDJRWJ-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Image showing iPad Pro vs MacBook Air](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CvdzW4C5vVUfVstniJN8g5-320-80.jpg)
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?
![Four of the best Olympics logos on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkbpN47xAYaRwyYcbU63nL-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Illustration from an Adobe After Effects tutorial](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TFyYFq6FwB32tJJXpyAjbM-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Three of the best watercolour pencils sets on a green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kYPbb9xgVcGZCeYGuGkkqf-320-80.jpg)
The best watercolour pencils
By Tom May last updated
Create beautiful wash effects with the best watercolour pencils available.
![Download Adobe Illustrator](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3VJNxfAGw54vBocFeH8ejG-320-80.jpg)
13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins
By Creative Bloq Staff published
These are the best Adobe Illustrator plugins around.
![Starbucks/Adidas/Snapchat/CNN/Mobil logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kvyRjodGHhDAcf9chFGFRA-320-80.jpg)
The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them
By Tom May last updated
We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.
![The logos of the best software for editing videos for YouTube on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hdSHJxUr74sDLrDyWKYqni-320-80.jpg)
The best software for editing videos for YouTube
By Tom May last updated
Our expert guide to the best software for editing YouTube videos.
![Best gouache paint – Winsor & Newton paints](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LB2Z6sGKnx2q2qprHd6WjV-320-80.jpg)
The best gouache paint in 2025
By Josephine Watson last updated
These are the best gouache paints you can buy today.
![Three selections of the best coloured pencils on a pink and purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pssRjVAjJRJW8yoBbxDeQb-320-80.jpg)
The best coloured pencils
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best coloured pencils you can buy today.
![Free Instagram font: close up of Instagram icon on phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3yh5NfUCKRXU5Qea9yzBSh-320-80.jpg)
The 5 best Instagram font generators
By Tom May last updated
Use these free font generators for Instagram to add fun text styles to your bio, captions or comments.
![ZBrush tutorials: 3D render of reptilian character Crocodylus by Richard Jusuf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/atuUeVjigFSLVKfusToPcZ-320-80.jpg)
20 of the best ZBrush tutorials
By Craig Stewart last updated
Fantastic ZBrush tutorials that will improve your 3D sculpting.
![The logos of five of the best fictional brands](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/686og4DBEskHTEt5neFBB5-320-80.jpg)
12 of the best fictional brands from film and TV
By Tom May last updated
Some fictional brands have taken on a life of their own.
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