Jim McCauley is a writer, performer and cat-wrangler who started writing professionally way back in 1995 on PC Format magazine, and has been covering technology-related subjects ever since, whether it's hardware, software or videogames. A chance call in 2005 led to Jim taking charge of Computer Arts' website and developing an interest in the world of graphic design, and eventually led to a move over to the freshly-launched Creative Bloq in 2012. Jim now works as a freelance writer for sites including Creative Bloq, T3 and PetsRadar, specialising in design, technology, wellness and cats, while doing the occasional pantomime and street performance in Bath and designing posters for a local drama group on the side.
Latest articles by Jim McCauley

Harley Quinn posters take it back to the 1480s
By Jim McCauley published
Everyone else is going to have to up their retro game.

Eurovision's data-driven 2020 logo is all about unity
By Jim McCauley published
Colourful new logo represents every participating nation.

Fujifilm deal: get £172 off this gorgeous retro camera
By Jim McCauley published
This beautiful mirrorless camera's an amazing deal.

Lego has the final word on Tesla's Cybertruck
By Jim McCauley published
The most brutal takedown you're going to see all day.

Average creative wage is apparently £35K
By Jim McCauley published
Find out where you rank in the salary stakes.

The Tamagotchi Touch Bar is the function we’ve been waiting for
By Jim McCauley published
Is this virtual pet on the Touch Bar the best use for the Bar yet?

6 of 2019's best new graphic design portfolios
By Jim McCauley published
Get portfolio inspiration from this year's best examples.

7 famous logos that pass the silhouette test
By Nick Carson, Jim McCauley published
These brands have mastered the art of memorable simplicity.

5 situations where illustration can work better than photography
By Jim McCauley published
Do you really need a photo?

Edgy meth campaign sparks inevitable outrage
By Jim McCauley published
Meth? South Dakota's on it.

8 of the biggest logo redesigns of 2019
By Jim McCauley published
Discover this year's best logo updates.

The '90s called... it wants Tesla's new logo back
By Jim McCauley published
The Cybertruck (or CYBRTRK) logo looks like it was sent by fax.

Has Paramount got it right with this redesigned Sonic?
By Jim McCauley published
Sonic's back from the drawing board and looking pretty fly.

WhatsApp's dark mode is creeping up on us
By Jim McCauley published
Impatient for some dark WhatsApp? It's on the way.

15 plugins to make your design process easier
By Nick Carson, Jim McCauley published
Save time with these must-have creative plugins.

CSS art gets brilliantly ruined by old browsers
By Jim McCauley published
This is why you need cross-platform testing.

Facebook's new logo is just about worth a Like
By Jim McCauley published
Facebook rebrands, in a rather familiar way.

6 Photoshop features you didn't know about
By Jim McCauley published
Make your Photoshop life easier with these features.

IKEA's latest logo tweak is "amazing"
By Jim McCauley published
"Logo" gets "makeover" to promote "hip" new "collection".

6 web design trends that have had their day
By Jim McCauley published
These web trends have outstayed their welcome.

New Photoshop selection tool seems magical... but will it really save you time?
By Jim McCauley published
Object Selection just got easier.
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