Tom May

England

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Creative Boom

Journalist specialising in AI, tech and design. Amazon #1 author. Contributor @creativebloq @creativeboom @t3dotcom @DCamMag. [email protected]

Articles

Why learning to interact with technical specialists is key to creative success

3 days ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

When we think about developing our careers, we often focus on boosting our creativity. Yet, in truth, that's only one half of the equation. Ultimately, there's little point in having a great idea if you can't actually put it into practice. And so beneath the surface of every successful project lies a crucial, sometimes overlooked, ingredient: the ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts.
Why learning to interact with technical specialists is key to creative success

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Tom May

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11 unexpected tips for supporting mental health at work (that actually make a difference)

3 days ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

It's Mental Health Awareness Week from today. With that in mind, we've all heard the usual advice: take breaks, drink water, go for a walk. But while these things can often be just the tonic you need, they aren't always enough to shift your mindset. The reality is that you can't just switch from a bad mental state to a good one at the flick of a switch.
15 brilliant resources to support your mental health at work

3 days ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

Struggling with your mental health? Honestly, we're not surprised. After all, creative work demands a unique kind of emotional and mental energy. The pressure to consistently produce innovative ideas, meet tight deadlines, satisfy client expectations and somehow maintain your own creative spark can take its toll even on the most resilient minds.
Despite the new trade deal, could tariffs still destroy the UK film industry?

6 days ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

Last Friday, Britain and America signed their first trade deal under Trump: hooray! But while many people will be celebrating, those working in the UK film industry won't be popping their champagne corks just yet. It's no exaggeration to say that this industry is facing an existential threat following Donald Trump's announcement earlier this week that he'll be imposing 100% tariffs on foreign-made films entering the US market.
How&How delivers scrappy new identity for Big Cartel

1 week ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

In 2025, if you're an artist, maker or small business wanting to sell your products online, you have plenty of places to choose from. But Big Cartel is one of the oldest, most established and most respected. Launched in 2005, this cloud-based e-commerce platform is used by everyone from woodworkers and ceramicists to niche medieval tapestry artists and has generated over $2.5 billion worth of sales to date. But in the world of online sales, no one can sit on their laurels for long.
The Guardian's 2025 redesign is the upgrade readers deserve

1 week ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

When I first got into journalism in the 1990s, it was a licence to print money. Mainstream papers like The Sun sold two to four million printed copies a day, and even niche publications like The Guardian were pushing close to half a million. Most of the money went to the owners, but writers got fairly decent cash, too, and there was always work aplenty. They were good times. Nowadays, much as I love the web, it's devastated the print media I once adored.
Mother's new logo and branding for Adobe are brilliantly self-assured

1 week ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

In 2025, branding and design are key to the success of pretty much every big corporation. But for Adobe, it couldn't be more important. After all, if you make the software that most of the design profession is using, you have to lead by example. With that in mind, a brand refresh for Adobe is indeed high-stakes. So it was smart thinking for Adobe to team up with one of our favourite design agencies, Mother Design.
The best new typefaces for May 2025 by leading foundries and designers

1 week ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

Ever feel like you're drowning in a visual sea of AI slop? Fortunately, the world of type design seems to be sticking fast to the twin values of innovation and craftsmanship. And if you ever needed proof of that, just check out this month's selection of new typeface releases. From the first superfamily from Order Type Foundry to a groundbreaking system offering exclusive ownership of typographic variants, these fonts represent the cutting edge of contemporary type design.
Now's your chance to see Wes Anderson's physical designs up close and personal

1 week ago | creativeboom.com | Tom May

Love Wes Anderson, the visionary filmmaker known for his meticulously crafted visual style and distinctive storytelling? Then you'll be excited to learn he'll have his personal archives displayed for the first time in a landmark exhibition at London's Design Museum later this year. Wes has established himself as one of cinema's most influential creative voices through films such as The Royal Tenenbaums, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Fantastic Mr Fox.