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Jim McCauley
Jim McCauley is a writer, editor and occasional podcaster, and is available for space parties.

Articles by: Jim McCauley

free logo design tools

The very best free logo design tools

By Jim McCauley

Digital Art Free logo software: These free logo design tools will have you designing logos in minutes.

Is Dreamweaver a serious web design tool?

By Jim McCauley

Adobe Adobe Dreamweaver's a lot better than it used to be, but is it right for you?

The best USB sound cards

USB sound cards: 5 best buys

By Jim McCauley

Hardware Feeling let down by your computer's audio? Here are five great ways to get a sonic boost.

Apple deals

Apple deals: The lowest prices on iPads, MacBooks, and more

By Jim McCauley

Apple You want Apple deals? We've found them for you.

best cloud storage

The best cloud storage in 2020

By Jim McCauley

Business Find the cloud storage service that works best for you.

Free 3D models: Spider

25 free 3D models

By Kerrie Hughes, Jim McCauley

3D Pushed for time on your latest project? These brilliant free 3D models will get you out of a fix.

hand exercises infographic

These hand exercises will keep tired hands happy

By Jim McCauley

Illustration Keep your hands healthy with these simple exercises.

The best free futuristic fonts

The best free futuristic fonts

By Jim McCauley

Look to a brighter typographical future with these fonts that don't cost a thing.

The best mind mapping apps for focusing your creativity

By Jim McCauley

Organise your ideas into workable projects with these tools.

6 of the best new freelance portfolios to inspire you

By Jim McCauley

Pick up some portfolio tips from these stunning sites.

5 innovative ways agencies are coping with the lockdown

5 innovative ways creative agencies are coping with the lockdown

By Jim McCauley

Top studios reveal how they're adapting.

4 lessons from the greatest illustrators ever

4 lessons from the greatest illustrators ever

By Jim McCauley

Boost your career by learning from the best in the business.

7 design exercises to keep your skills sharp

By Jim McCauley

Tone up your design muscles with these exercises.

Spring patterns

8 colourful patterns to add a touch of spring to your designs

By Jim McCauley

Freshen up your designs with these vibrant floral patterns.

6 ways to avoid distractions while working from home

6 ways to avoid distractions while working from home

By Jim McCauley

Stay focused while you're staying in with these top tips.

8 free Easter fonts

8 free Easter fonts

By Jim McCauley

Nail those last-minute Easter commissions with these free fonts.

woman and man looking at post-it notes

7 tips for pitching perfectly

By Jim McCauley

Follow these tips for a smoother pitching process.

6 of the hottest gadgets for designers

By Jim McCauley

Make life easier with these nifty gadgets.

6 of the most magnificently minimal logos

6 magnificently minimal logos

By Jim McCauley

These designs achieve a lot while keeping things simple.

Font pairing tools

5 of the finest type pairing tools

By Jim McCauley

Guarantee typographic bliss with these top tools.

New MacBook Air

Is the new MacBook Air the best laptop for creatives on the move?

By Jim McCauley

Apple Beautifully portable with plenty of potential.

The best free pattern generation tools

The best free pattern generation tools

By Jim McCauley

Create endless abstract designs with these free tools.

Non-profit logos

8 fantastic non-profit logos

By Jim McCauley

Non-profits and charities need logos, too; here are 8 of the best.

6 agencies that have stood the test of time

6 agencies that have stood the test of time

By Jim McCauley

These venerable agencies aren't showing their age.

Disney character fossils

Disney character 3D fossils are strangely adorable

By Jim McCauley

3D Artist gives much-loved characters a macabre makeover.