Jim McCauley
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
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7 design exercises to keep your skills sharp
By Jim McCauley published
Tone up your design muscles with these exercises.
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8 colourful patterns to add a touch of spring to your designs
By Jim McCauley last updated
Freshen up your designs with these vibrant floral patterns.
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6 ways to avoid distractions while working from home
By Jim McCauley published
Stay focused while you're staying in with these top tips.
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7 tips for pitching perfectly
By Jim McCauley published
Follow these tips for a smoother pitching process.
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Disney character 3D fossils are strangely adorable
By Jim McCauley last updated
Artist gives much-loved characters a macabre makeover.
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6 of the hottest gadgets for designers
By Jim McCauley last updated
Make life easier with these nifty gadgets.
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6 magnificently minimal logos
By Jim McCauley published
These designs achieve a lot while keeping things simple.
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Is the new MacBook Air the best laptop for creatives on the move?
By Jim McCauley published
Beautifully portable with plenty of potential.
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8 fantastic non-profit logos
By Jim McCauley published
Non-profits and charities need logos, too; here are 8 of the best.
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6 agencies that have stood the test of time
By Jim McCauley last updated
These venerable agencies aren't showing their age.
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WhatsApp's dark mode has finally arrived
By Jim McCauley published
Not everyone's happy about it, though.
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6 best free prototyping tools
By Jim McCauley published
Quickly turn your ideas into reality with these free prototyping tools.
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Affinity 1.8 updates make apps even more tempting
By Jim McCauley published
Small tweaks to the software could make a big difference.
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Epic posters give diseases a movie makeover
By Jim McCauley published
New NHS campaign looks surprisingly good.
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Pokémon fans are losing it over Grand Oak
By Jim McCauley published
Pokémon Home is here, and there’s a new Professor Oak in town.
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Oscars swipe kicks off another Cats fight
By Jim McCauley published
Fur flies as the Visual Effects Society objects to Oscars shade.
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Dancing Baby in HD is the ultimate '90s revival
By Jim McCauley published
One of the original internet memes makes a HD comeback.
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Apple has plans for a foldable iPhone that might actually work
By Jim McCauley published
But will it become reality?
![How to turn on Instagram's Dark Mode](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NBMUUvsPXdJjZxsKaeMUAD-320-80.jpg)
How to turn on Instagram's Dark Mode
By Jim McCauley last updated
Turn Instagram's lights down on iOS and Android.
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Watch Super Bowl 2020: How to live stream Super Bowl LIV for free tonight
By Jim McCauley published
Everything you need to know about tuning in to Super Bowl LIV
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Toy Story 3 IRL remake is ridiculously impressive
By Jim McCauley published
Teenagers spend 8 years on shot-for-shot recreation.
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Should the NBA logo feature Kobe Bryant?
By Jim McCauley published
A petition to change the NBA logo has had millions of signatures.
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Disney redesigns 20th Century Fox, without the Fox
By Jim McCauley published
Goodbye Fox, hello 20th Century Studios.