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

Is this the new Lucasfilm Animation logo?
By Jim McCauley published
Clone Wars-inspired design is mostly a clone of the old one.

9 tools to help you work remotely as a freelancer
By Nick Carson, Jim McCauley published
Set yourself up anywhere with these essential pieces of kit for freelancers.

New Volkswagen logo breaks its own rules
By Jim McCauley published
Updated logo doesn't care about tradition.

8 brands that rule at social media
By Jim McCauley published
Looking for social traction? Follow these brands' leads.

How many of these web dev rites of passage have you completed?
By Jim McCauley published
Pros share their achievements.

Is this the most blatant logo theft ever?
By Jim McCauley published
You've never seen plagiarism like this before.

8 amazing new graphic design tutorials
By Jim McCauley published
Whatever your skill level, learn some new techniques here.

New Converses get giant Coca-Cola-style script
By Jim McCauley published
These new Chucks are bang on the 'big brand name' trend.

Minimal new apple logo is bold and fruity
By Jim McCauley published
This organic new visual identity is a delicious slice of branding.

6 websites that use illustration brilliantly
By Jim McCauley published
Discover six sites that really make illustration work for them.

10 essential Firefox add-ons for designers
By Jim McCauley published
Add extra functionality to the best Chrome alternative.

Soothe the senses with clean and crisp imagery
By Jim McCauley published
Discover the new trend for calm, expansive visuals.

5 massive brands that are no longer with us
By Jim McCauley published
Think that some brands are too big to fail? Think again.

Snapchat's Spectacles 3: hot new item or just a gimmick?
By Jim McCauley published
Are these high-fashion wearables really worth the price?

New campaign aims to fix design's inclusivity problem
By Jim McCauley published
Design can represent society better; here's how.

BMW reveals the truth behind its logo
By Jim McCauley published
Is it a propeller or what? The truth's a bit more complicated.

10 free design resources to bookmark today
By Jim McCauley published
Find fresh assets and inspiration with these free resources.

Snapchat updated its icon and everything's ruined
By Jim McCauley published
Chunky ghost triggers online backlash.

Logo swap is surprisingly disturbing
By Jim McCauley published
Fast food logo mashups range from horrifying to quite good.

7 of the most hated redesigns of all time
By Jim McCauley published
Get the rage flowing with these provocative redesigns.

BrewDog gets a roasting for its punk whisky design
By Jim McCauley published
Thinking of sharing a work-in-progress on Twitter? Think again...

12 web design tutorials to keep your skills updated
By Jim McCauley published
Give your web expertise a boost with these guides.

12 best free comic fonts of 2020
By Jim McCauley published
Add a little zap, bang and kapow to your work.
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