
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 thermal printers
By Kayleigh Anderson last updated
Print receipts, labels and more with the best thermal printers.

The best logos of the 1950s
By Tom May last updated
Discover the best logos of the '50s, an era of unbridled optimism.

The best logos of the 1940s
By Tom May last updated
The best logos of the 1940s still have much to teach us.

The best lightbox for tracing and drawing
By Ian Dean last updated
Discover the best lightboxes for tracing and drawing today

The best easels for painting
By Ian Dean last updated
Our experts pick the best easels for painting available today.

The best standing desk chairs and stools
By Beren Neale last updated
Get more energy with the best standing desk chairs and stools

The best adverts of the 2010s
By Tom May published
Experts select the very best ads of the previous decade, and explain why they worked so well.

The best horror film posters of all time
By Tom May published
Our experts select the best horror film posters of all time

Herman Miller Aeron vs Embody
By Beren Neale published
Two high-end office chairs go head-to-head.

How to best adjust your office chairs
By Tom May published
Protect your spine, by learning how to adjust office chairs.

Herman Miller vs Steelcase
By Beren Neale published
In the battle of Herman Miller vs Steelcase, who wins out?

The best adverts of the 2000s
By Tom May published
Experts pick the best ads of the 2000s, and explain why they work.

Office chair vs gaming chair – which is best for ergonomics?
By Beren Neale last updated
Everything you need to know to choose the best type of chair.

The best adverts of the 1950s, as picked by experts
By Tom May published
We pick the best 1950s ads and provide expert insight.

The best adverts of the 1940s, as picked by experts
By Tom May published
Our experts discuss the timeless charm of the best 1940s ads.

How Dropbox Replay is helping designers future-proof their practice
By Tom May published
Cloud-based review tool Dropbox Replay is a serious time-saver, and fits perfectly into the way creative work is evolving. We explain why it's a must-have for designers in 2024.

The best adverts of the 1930s: what we can learn from vintage advertising
By Tom May published
Discover the best ads of the 1930s, as chosen by experts.

The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives
By Tom May published
From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.

The best MacBook Pro accessories
By Joe Foley last updated
Get kitted up with the best MacBook Pro accessories around.

The best iPad mini 6 cases
By Jim McCauley last updated
Keep your tiny tablet safe, with the best iPad mini 6 cases.

The best Nintendo Switch SD cards
By Jim McCauley last updated
Expand your storage with the best Nintendo Switch SD card.

The 6 best InDesign alternatives
By Tom May last updated
The best Adobe InDesign alternatives that don't require a subscription.

The best 1920s logos - 9 iconic designs from the Roaring Twenties
By Tom May published
Branding experts select the best 1920s logos.
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