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The University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries is opening a new exhibition that looks at some of the earliest examples of English graphic design during the Medieval era: bit.ly/2B0Jirn
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From the archive: Humanscale: the classic guidelines helping designers create products for people: bit.ly/2vFtcSb
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Coventry has been chosen as the UK’s City of Culture for 2021, beating four other shortlisted cities including Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Paisley and Sunderland: bit.ly/2B2vPT5
Scientists at Cardiff University have launched a three-year research project to explore how the design of everyday products such as bikes and cars can be immediately adapted if they are found to have design flaws: bit.ly/2AY3kpV
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Freelance illustrator Ben Tallon discusses the link between creativity and mental health: bit.ly/2n5OnZe
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From gin-filled baubles to gingerbread desks, here are our favourite Christmassy studios this year: bit.ly/2BKZHlm
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Images of the new US Embassy in London have been revealed, ahead of its opening in January 2018: bit.ly/2BNBlar
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Freelance illustrator and columnist Ben Tallon meets ad guru Sir John Hegarty and discusses embracing risks: bit.ly/2vtsUwK
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From the archive: A responsive, light-up pedestrian crossing that “puts people first”: bit.ly/2l2xwcP
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Charity Action Hunger has launched a vending machine that gives out free food and essential products to homeless people: bit.ly/2CS6Gbx
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From the archive: Penguin creates colourful book covers based on geometric paintings: bit.ly/2qNZvwd
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We asked designers of all ages if they have experienced ageism in the workplace: bit.ly/2nH5D6f
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A new, £5,000 student design competition has launched with the aim of raising awareness about the day-to-day challenges faced by people with spinal cord injuries: bit.ly/2jxwPYS
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BrandOpus has designed the visual identity and packaging for a new skincare range aimed at men who care about "grooming rituals": bit.ly/2iLHvzJ
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From the archive: SomeOne's Pegasus-based identity for The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple: bit.ly/2ytL85s
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We look at the 10 most exciting product design stories from this year, including a reincarnated version of the Nokia 3310 handset and a smart scooter for older people: bit.ly/2BfC5qW
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