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
![CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 dock on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LciQz8Hs2g4FekxPLNqkpV-320-80.jpg)
CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 review: the ultimate dock for your laptop?
By Tom May published
Dock, stock and barrel With all the ports and plenty of power, this CalDigit dock truly delivers.
![Hand holding Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C showing split screen between Creative Bloq website and notetaking app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZ5JGSWALT2BSJvZoae7zk-320-80.jpg)
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C review: colour e-ink reader is also a tablet and laptop
By Tom May published
Read on Is this the best colour e-reader?
![7 of the best 21st century logos on an orange gradient background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6cHWm7ZUAhWT3snR9bYAzH-320-80.jpg)
10 of the best 21st century logos that defined the past two decades
By Tom May last updated
These new brands are giving 20th century corporations a run for their money
![A man coding on a laptop on one of the best online coding courses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DffzEE8LW95EGN8vcs6uQg-320-80.jpg)
The best online coding courses in 2025
By Tom May last updated
Paid-for and free coding courses to hone your skills.
![MagSafe PopSockets: A hand holding a PopCase for MagSafe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyqvB2cXrm4zBbLRRPKxtK-320-80.jpg)
The best Magsafe PopSockets in 2025
By Tom May published
Discover the best MagSafe PopSockets for iPhones today.
![AI in art and design - CG image of a male British baker surrounded by flour](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eAoBL2ZDT6BYfJMKRHYyWm-320-80.jpg)
7 ways creatives are using AI in their art and design workflows
By Tom May published
Creatives reveal how they're using AI in their day-to-day work.
![What is AI art? - AI art painting of car on a dry and cracked landscape under a burning sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TeNsXErkkpD4esL96rS7D4-320-80.jpg)
Explainer: What is AI art?
By Tom May published
How does AI art work, and why are artists angry about it?
![Three of the best pencil sharpeners on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ft6WyymBzqs4e4vhK72oAP-320-80.jpg)
The best pencil sharpener
By Tom May last updated
Get sharper drawing and writing with the best pencil sharpener around.
![The logos of three of the best wireframe tools on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uKXJG8CPooFwZsrYsmP4LK-320-80.jpg)
The best wireframe tools
By Tom May last updated
The best wireframe tools available today.
![Philips 242B1TC on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d6xAC394Noon9HgwUX5K43-320-80.jpg)
Philips 242B1TC monitor review: does this budget touchscreen measure up?
By Tom May published
Cheap touch It's cheap, but is it good? Our Philips 242B1TC monitor review reveals all.
![Product shots of the various best iPad holders for bed on a bright orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nSvXRE4BaMh9GzXChTbJA8-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad holders for bed
By Tom May last updated
Watch movies and more, with the best iPad holder for bed
![Opening Notes app on Onyx Boox Tab X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTfTgTbvjeckZnv4yBbSrj-320-80.jpg)
Onyx Boox Tab X review: e-ink tablet goes big on specs... and price
By Tom May published
eReaders Can this E-Ink justify its premium price? Our Onyx Boox Tab X review reveals all.
![The best craft tables for cricut; two craft tables](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZhAz9z3pFXYa4XjmRYckU6-320-80.jpg)
The best craft tables for Cricut
By Jim McCauley last updated
Give yourself a head start, with the best craft tables for Cricut and other creative projects.
![A woman uses one of the best PDF editors on a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tsYXUfmTB6HBtkiYJcxG68-320-80.jpg)
The best PDF editors in February 2025
By Tom May last updated
With one of the best PDF editors you can read, edit and export PDFs to your heart's content.
![A UI designer uses one of the best UI design tools on a monitor screen on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WkJXUY3wRw2FfrtEZGpeSn-320-80.jpg)
The best UI design tools
By Carl Cahill, Tom May last updated
Discover the best UI design tools available today.
![Fast moving sci-fi vehicle exploding in the street, as part of one of the best Maya tutorials](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/69hQtNsJksQivzEJFdSNbf-320-80.jpg)
15 best Autodesk Maya tutorials: boost your 3D modelling and animation skills
By Rob Redman last updated
Raise your 3D game, with the best Maya tutorials.
![Cinema 4D tutorials - 3D model of a latticed ball](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFfBZhfGuJFxVdamiwK5Cb-320-80.jpg)
The 16 best Cinema 4D tutorials
By Kerrie Hughes last updated
Up your 3D skills with these handy Cinema 4D tutorials.
![TBT200 Dock surrounded by multiple leads, ready to be plugged in](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AHmcfDm5xLGi3e6prhTSxC-320-80.png)
Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review
By Tom May published
USB docks Is the Corsair TBT200 the docking station of your dreams?
![Picture of bridge being edited in InDesign interface as part of one of the best InDesign tutorials](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3MB5t44QiVr6Rkcdg8XpkN-320-80.jpg)
32 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills
By Rosie Hilder last updated
Boost your skills with these useful tutorials.
![Beer label featuring illustration of man sat in front of a bookcase](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k7XPKUTCkEjy4y46atk2fk-320-80.jpg)
6 illustration trends to watch in 2023
By Tom May published
Discover where the discipline is heading right now, as we round up the hottest illustration trends of the year so far.
![Abstract image created for Nike's GTM app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/upFGQ6u2u9S4z3QQ2bvb4a-320-80.jpg)
9 hot graphic design trends for 2023
By Tom May published
Things move fast in the creative world. We reveal the top graphic design trends of the year so far.
![Canon Selphy CP1500 printer on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BziRA8Qcmu4EHsRnw4uHQn-320-80.png)
Canon Selphy CP1500 review: light and neat (sort of) portable printer
By Tom May published
Printers Is the small and light Canon Selphy CP1500 photo printer worth your money?
![Two people look over an open laptop that's showing a website builder.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SaQrzBq84pcoNLMA6zx9aR-320-80.jpg)
The best website builder
By Tom May published
These are the best website builder options to get your site online.
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