Jim McCauley

Jim McCauley

Freelance writer

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

Free online graphic design courses [Image: Pexels/Pixabay]
6 of the best free online graphic design courses

By Jim McCauley Published

Learn new skills or refresh your knowledge for free.

Creative Careers
Apple Pro Stand
Why everyone's wrong about Apple's $999 monitor stand

By Jim McCauley Published

Yes, it's expensive. No, Apple hasn't lost the plot.

Monitors
5 ways to refresh a tired logo
5 reliable ways to refresh a tired logo

By Jim McCauley Published

You don't always have to go back to the drawing board.

Logos & Icons
plants on desk
11 easy-to-find plants that will improve studio life

By Jim McCauley Published

Boost productivity and wellbeing with a bit of studio greenery.

Design
Adobe XD
Adobe updates XD with design systems

By Jim McCauley Published

New XD tools let teams create using shared design elements.

Web Design
Justice League logo
DC reveals new Justice League logo

By Jim McCauley Published

Strong look, but what's the deal with that star?

Logos & Icons
Playdate
Playdate is the most adorable games handheld ever

By Jim McCauley Published

It's tiny and yellow and has a little crank on the side. Sold!

Gaming
Periodic table
Russian studio reinvents the periodic table

By Jim McCauley Published

Build your own custom table of elements.

Graphic Design
Nike Circular Design
How Nike's circular design aims to save the world

By Jim McCauley Published

Nike's new design for a sustainable future.

Branding
2019's illustration trends to know about
2019's illustration trends to know about

By Jim McCauley Published

Discover this year's must-have looks.

Illustration
10 on-trend portfolio templates
10 on-trend portfolio templates

By Jim McCauley Published

Bring your portfolio up to date.

Portfolios
How to nail your social media strategy
How to nail your social media strategy

By Jim McCauley Published

6 easy ways to secure your social footing.

Social Media
EnFont Terrible
Mutilate your fonts with this amazing browser app

By Jim McCauley Published

Remix your fonts in seconds.

Fonts & Typography
Wigston Paper Lookup Tool
New tool takes the guesswork out of choosing stock

By Jim McCauley Published

Find your perfect paper.

Print Design & Publishing
Adobe Creative Cloud
Will you get sued for using old Adobe apps?

By Jim McCauley Published

Update your CC apps, or else.

Design Software
Photoshop CC for iPad
Be the first to try Photoshop CC for iPad

By Jim McCauley Published

Test the app we've all been waiting for.

Photo Editing Software
9 agencies to follow on Instagram
9 agencies to follow on Instagram

By Jim McCauley Published

Give your feed a blast of creativity.

Social Media
Adobe alternatives
Find Adobe alternatives with this helpful graphic

By Jim McCauley Published

Do you really need Creative Cloud?

Graphic Design Software
Intuos Pro Small
Wacom launches its tiniest Intuos Pro ever

By Jim McCauley Published

The most adorable Intuos Pro yet!

Illustration
Chrome extensions
8 Google Chrome extensions to make your life easier

By Jim McCauley Published

Turn Chrome into an essential sidekick.

Web Browsers & Extensions
Liquid Death
Liquid Death is 2019's stupidest branding

By Jim McCauley Published

Are you ready to murder your thirst?

Branding
React Native for Windows
Microsoft brings React Native to Windows

By Jim McCauley Published

A new way to build apps for all Windows 10 devices.

Design
Creative Commons Search
Redesigned Creative Commons Search delivers over 300 million images

By Jim McCauley Published

All the images you need.

Photography
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8 attention-grabbing studio sites

By Jim McCauley Published

Super sites to surprise and delight.

Tech
Game of Thrones season 8
How to watch Game of Thrones season 8 online

By Jim McCauley Published

The end is coming; don't miss it!

Movies & TV Shows
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