Every year I wish I could send a list of all the cool stuff I find to people who buy me gifts. I also wish I could get all these things for other geeky designers that I know. But here’s some gift ideas for the Creative Design Geek in your life. Whether it’s a friend or co-worker, there’s likely something on this list that will be an awesome gift for them. I grouped it by price to make it easier on you.
Here’s some of my favorite places to find cool stuff and then I’ll share a few things I think make great gifts!
$100+
SeanWes Learn Lettering Courses
If you know someone who loves lettering but would like to get better at it and also
understand how to make a living at it, then this is a really unique and useful gift.
Under $50
The Inky Box
“A monthly subscription of hand-picked, lettering goodness!”
The Inky Box is a subscription that allows subscribers to receive a monthly selection of tools, supplies, and prints by your favorite lettering artists, all hand-picked by Sarah, the owner! This is the very first monthly box specifically catering to hand-lettering! Each box also comes with a special surprise. Boxed Products include: watercolors, ink pots, paint pens, and more.
Ugmonk Products
Jeff Sheldon is an incredible designer who makes equally incredible products. I had a hard time choosing which item to recommend. I love these coasters, they are each unique and durable. I do want to say you NEED to check out his website to see all of the other truly amazing and useful products he has.
Ink+Volt Planner
I personally use these planners. The Ink+Volt planner is designed to make you successful by asking questions of you every week. It is flexible and helps you set goals by week, month, and year but also has tons of blank space so you can customize your planning. It has absolutely helped me stay more focused and reflect on my sucesses as well.
Under $25
Books on Color by Leatrice Eiseman
I am a huge advocate for learning color theory. Part of the challenge of colors, however, can be knowing how to combine them. This new book by Leatrice Eiseman will hopefully be a great addition to the bookshelf of a designer in your life.
Pantone Swatch Travel Mugs
Honestly, Pantone products are just a cool idea for design and color geeks. Check out their website for even more fun and amazing Pantone swatch themed items that won’t break the bank.
Under $15
Will Design Mug
Besides that this mug says something clever, it’s black and designers all over can relate to it 😉
Hope you guys have been inspired by some of these amazing products and if you have any to share with me please do! Design is a wonderful world. I hope you’ll join me here, because design matters.
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