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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Dell price crash: Save £500 on this top 2-in-1 laptop
By Jim McCauley published
This powerful 2-in-1 is down from £1,899 to £1,399.
![New Lucasfilm Animation logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/42Qb6Wuq9PrcVYRAUUdyMJ-320-80.jpg)
Is this the new Lucasfilm Animation logo?
By Jim McCauley published
Clone Wars-inspired design is mostly a clone of the old one.
![New Volkswagen logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n7cdBaknnD3QzLCviy5Z6C-320-80.jpg)
New Volkswagen logo breaks its own rules
By Jim McCauley published
Updated logo doesn't care about tradition.
![Web dev achievements](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjJZQm4ggncMvQERB6E3p6-320-80.jpg)
How many of these web dev rites of passage have you completed?
By Jim McCauley published
Pros share their achievements.
![Oasis logo plagiarism](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3ABobDitN46Y2LL3ZxsfA-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/isoksn2PzQa3sNbzLo5wrD-320-80.jpg)
8 amazing new graphic design tutorials
By Jim McCauley published
Whatever your skill level, learn some new techniques here.
![Converse Chuck Taylor branding](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xBZrktCbxYEbAMTfQ4pupn-320-80.jpg)
New Converses get giant Coca-Cola-style script
By Jim McCauley published
These new Chucks are bang on the 'big brand name' trend.
![New USApple logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CQVWjcz5pozMgmHgfkiWXb-320-80.jpg)
Minimal new apple logo is bold and fruity
By Jim McCauley published
This organic new visual identity is a delicious slice of branding.
![10 essential Firefox addons for designers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBMi4L4QJTC77FaxwgfRMb-320-80.jpg)
10 essential Firefox add-ons for designers
By Jim McCauley published
Add extra functionality to the best Chrome alternative.
![Clean and crisp trend](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QCq2koVVniqGyGDQxcGRnP-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WnhRhmgAL7HZ2g8jMSXugJ-320-80.jpg)
5 massive brands that are no longer with us
By Jim McCauley published
Think that some brands are too big to fail? Think again.
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Snapchat's Spectacles 3: hot new item or just a gimmick?
By Jim McCauley published
Are these high-fashion wearables really worth the price?
![Design Can](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xCNhrqCaJC8KMhzHp4omFH-320-80.jpg)
New campaign aims to fix design's inclusivity problem
By Jim McCauley published
Design can represent society better; here's how.
![BMW logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sApCCEhrNvKKJpY4XE7GSh-320-80.jpg)
BMW reveals the truth behind its logo
By Jim McCauley published
Is it a propeller or what? The truth's a bit more complicated.
![New Snapchat icon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R2S3zLfhBEDHV2R74pFbdE-320-80.jpg)
Snapchat updated its icon and everything's ruined
By Jim McCauley published
Chunky ghost triggers online backlash.
![Fast food logo mashups](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cZqGGB33Hsnn7vgcZkLkn-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xP2nKcGBQGMrjnQ5t2Rfp9-320-80.jpg)
7 of the most hated redesigns of all time
By Jim McCauley published
Get the rage flowing with these provocative redesigns.
![BrewDog punk whisky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZB97GYabUbJJxJxWnQPMHW-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b4kyrmBvofPKHDLHseeRaC-320-80.jpg)
12 web design tutorials to keep your skills updated
By Jim McCauley published
Give your web expertise a boost with these guides.
![Blender 2.80](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VE44jZDBbUSpw3ACWFmhzZ-320-80.jpg)
Blender 2.80 is finally available to download
By Jim McCauley published
More power, more features and easier to use.
![Biggest design Kickstarters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7BnYjU5XRNA6aMHpNt7Eb-320-80.jpg)
10 Kickstarter design projects you need to know about
By Jim McCauley published
Inspirational examples of creative crowdfunding done well.
![Tiny Lion King](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gqxTKqgVGcZMLLqbZyE32e-320-80.jpg)
Tiny Lion King does the circle of life in two minutes
By Jim McCauley published
Why watch the remake when you can enjoy this?
![6 big portfolio trends of 2019](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2vKhTs83rfW8VzGPgksMRW-320-80.jpg)
6 big portfolio trends of 2019
By Jim McCauley published
Frame your work in the best way with an on-trend portfolio design.