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
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Here's how to download After Effects
By Tom May last updated
Discover how to download After Effects, and the best deals.
![Woman using Premiere Pro on a large monitor to edit video of a woman standing in front of a colourful garage door](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/siBgBuhTXzpgdDqqBiBtsE-320-80.jpg)
How to download Premiere Pro (and why you'd want to)
By Tom May last updated
Discover whether Adobe's video editor is worth downloading.
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Want to download InDesign?
By Tom May last updated
Learn how to download InDesign as a free trial or subscription.
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Should you download Photoshop?
By Tom May last updated
Find out if Adobe's photo editing software is right for you.
![The Adobe After Effects logo representing the best After Effects plugins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TyzVsH3rPQBduhEdr4oDGW-320-80.jpg)
14 of the best After Effects plugins
By Mike Griggs last updated
The best After Effects plugins to speed up your workflow.
![One of the best Google Doodles showing the Google logo in primary colours with cartoon hand dropping down to grab the second G](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LFZNP7a2xhKJqZ2J9URktX-320-80.jpg)
The best Google Doodles ever
By Tom May, Sammy Maine published
On its 25th anniversary, we look back at the most fun designs.
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14 of the best logo design tutorials to help you level up your work
By Tom May last updated
Take a look at these top logo design tutorials to enhance your skills.
![Product shots of the various best iPad accessories on a colourful purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vmnQABFAp3bDatg28rgCSZ-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad accessories
By Tom May last updated
Enhance your tablet with these brilliant iPad accessories.
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How to download Adobe XD with Creative Cloud
By Tom May published
Adobe XD is no longer available as a standalone app, but you can get it with Creative Cloud.
![Best pens - someone drawing on big paper](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nEVhe2NpEoTVssbnGmpxcY-320-80.jpg)
The best pens for artists
By Tom May last updated
The best pens for drawing, writing, shading and more.
![The logos of three of the best After Effects alternatives](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q4pSLuyP2PcxZgfTz3mijE-320-80.jpg)
The best After Effects alternatives
By Tom May last updated
Discover the best After Effects alternatives available today.
![Photoshop Shortcuts on a orange and yellow gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oRVjJ2T327LjpTSMA5rXxG-320-80.jpg)
72 essential Photoshop shortcuts
By Matt Smith last updated
These Photoshop shortcuts will speed up your workflow.
![Best monitors for programming - BenQ/LG/ViewSonic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LYancmAYFE8ThQ6PzqF5ZW-320-80.jpg)
The best monitors for programming
By Tom May last updated
Discover the best monitors for programming today.
![Four of the best Marvel logos on a green and pink gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ppQwr9eUVBApbfgUXBcScY-320-80.jpg)
The 10 best Marvel logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
The best MCU logos and why they work.
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How to download Adobe Acrobat free or as part of Creative Cloud
By Tom May published
Download Adobe Acrobat and work on PDFs like a pro.
![Five of the best comic logos on a yellow gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qtA9QZQqsBySRVqGmNJRhP-320-80.jpg)
9 of the best comic logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
The best comic book logos are design classics fit for superheroes.
![Five big-brand logos on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KNHcawFf6vXpUDXWyqdSyg-320-80.jpg)
11 of the best big-brand logos
By Tom May last updated
These top company logos have played a key role in the success of some of the biggest brands around.
![Four of the best gaming logos on a blue gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VprtrSJUk75up8RpxtQueE-320-80.jpg)
11 of the best gaming logos of all time
By Tom May published
These video game logos have become iconic.
![Stranger Things logo, one of the best TV logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UWrBw6Zvh7x9ycQHtyw2ae-320-80.jpg)
12 of the best TV logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
These iconic TV logos have become just as famous as the shows they announced.
![Blair Witch Project logo, one of the best horror movie logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2cQrWihUMR7X92MJmoCagG-320-80.png)
The 11 best horror movie logos of all time
By Tom May last updated
These scary movie logos will make your blood run cold.
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The history of the best social media logos (and what you can learn)
By Tom May last updated
The stories behind social media logos, from Facebook to Twitter (sorry, X).
![Origin PC EON14-S laptop on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4gopoQe264imbh6HM5TnoJ-320-80.jpg)
Origin PC EON14-S review: affordable gaming laptop that's built for speed
By Tom May published
Child's play Is this affordable gaming laptop a good buy?
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Download Adobe Animate as a free trial or with Creative Cloud
By Tom May published
Here's the legal way to download Adobe Animate for free.
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