Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specialising in design and creativity. With over two decades in journalism, he is a regular contributor to Computer Arts, net, ImagineFX and Professional Photography.

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Tips Freelancing

What to do if you have zero freelance work for 2026

News Graphic Design

Studio Blackburn's refresh of So Energy demonstrates the art of branding the invisible

Inspiration Graphic Design

Matcha liqueur Yoshi is a masterclass in how to brand Japan for a Western market

Successful creatives reconnect before they create. Image licensed via Adobe Stock
Tips Career

What successful creatives actually do in January (spoiler: it's not setting massive goals)

News Graphic Design

Why Eat Real had to stop selling health to actually sell healthy snacks

Inspiration Graphic Design

This folkloric wine branding highlights the value of handmade illustration

Inspiration Spatial Design

How WeWantMore turned a design challenge into a golden-hour glow-up

News Graphic Design

When transparency becomes folklore: turning B Corp sceptics into believers

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Tips Career

10 low-effort ways to get your creative brain working again

News Graphic Design

The clever way Standard Projects solved the paradox of branding invisible work

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Resources Books

How an illustrator-run agency survived three decades by doing things differently

Insight Digital

Does Google's gallery on the New York subway represent a 'third way' for AI sceptics?

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Tips Career

A realistic first-week to-do list for creatives in January

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