We hope that you have enjoyed these Winks. This is the last in the series so we can focus on our new venture: we’re joining forces with our friends at Grain Creative — so watch that space! Grain will be offering Thoughts, probably monthly, so you can still get your fix.

Yes, we’re giving in to some end-of-year silliness…know what I mean? Shall we deconstruct this and find deeper meaning, or relevance to design, subtext, artifice — nah! Nudge nudge wink wink, say no more.

A heart attack is the last thing you would expect a healthy little girl to suffer. However, 6-year-old Ruby Lambert is now rehabilitating from brain injury caused by a heart attack in April. You can support her recovery at This one’s for Ruby or by bidding on artworks (until 17 Dec).

Organic, ethical, hard-wearing, colourful and soft—that describes Frugi clothes for babies and kids in a nutshell. They are also fellow members of 1% for the Planet. A great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, with an enticing sale section to boot.

This before-and-after blog on brand identity boasts the clever name Brand New. Top tags include “gradient”, “wordmark” and “sans serif”. It provides detailed reviews, ranging from admiring to scathing, of the new visual identities of well-known brands.