The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Designers
The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and if you’re looking for inspiration on what to buy the designer in your life then this curated selection of gifts should help! (Or you can just treat yourself, it’s Christmas after all.)
Enjoy!
Satechi USB Hub
A USB hub for Macbooks
Buy
Dotgrid Books
Beautiful dotgrid books for sketching and prototypes, made in the UK
Buy
Grovemade iPhone Cases
Wooden cases for iPhone 5, iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 6/6s Plus
Buy
A StartupVitamins Poster
Motivational quotes that bring inspiration to the office
Buy
HiRise for MacBook
A versatile stand for your MacBook
Buy
iPad Air Tilt Case & Stand by Hardgraft
Effortlessly sports all three positions — typing, surfing and watching.
Buy (Also available for iPad 1–4)
Premium Leather Mousepad by Ugmonk
Beautify your desk with this premium leather mousepad.
Buy
Premium Aluminum Ampersand by Ugmonk
Own your own Ugmonk Premium Ampersand. Crafted from brushed aluminum, each ampersand sits on a oil-finished, solid walnut base.
Buy
The Shell Case for iPhone by Nodus
This British company are making great looking cases for the iPhone, based in Cornwall just down the coast from me.
Buy (Pre-Order)
Hide & Seek Wallet by Bellroy
I own this. It holds everything you need in a slim wallet, lasts ages too!
Buy
A Tee from Cotton Bureau
Great quality tees, designed by designers like you! New tees every day, and all are limited runs.
Buy
A subscription to Lagom Magazine
Beautifully designed and inspiring content by Elliot Jay Stocks & co.
Buy
Peel iPhone Case
These cases are so thin you don’t even know they are there. Protect your phone well and branding free — nice!
Buy
Emoji Masks
Emojis for your face
Buy
A subscription to Offscreen Magazine
A Print Magazine about the People behind Bits and Pixels
Buy
Duo
A dual chamber “twist” on a traditional French press. Big bold taste, no gunk.
Buy
Five Simple Steps — Collection 3
A printed collection of Pocket Guides. 4 books for £20.
Buy
Moment Wide Lens
Possibly the best lens you can get for your iPhone
Buy
A Book Apart Complete Collection
An incredible collection of beautifully designed books packed with knowledge.
Buy
Apple TV
The latest Apple TV, because Apple.
Buy
Hardboiled Web Design — Fifth Anniversary Edition
The new and much anticipated follow up from Andy Clarke.
Buy
Tattly Temporary Tattoos
An amazing selection of tattoos designed by designers from around the world.
Buy
Twelve South Forté Charging Stand for Apple Watch
This is a thing of beauty, a must have for an Apple Watch owner.
Buy
Sugru
Not only great for making cable tidies but anything else you can think of!
Buy
Do Books
Inspirational pocket guides
Buy
Burning Love Desk Pad
Simple, beautiful and practical! Provided with a strip of leather on the side. Best of all, felt is perfect for using the mouse — additional mousepads are not needed.
Buy
Website Deck — UX Kit
Hold your website architecture in your hands.
Buy
Pantone Cards
These are a must-have for any designer, beautifully Pantone.
Buy
SlateGo Mini Mobile LapDesk
Chiseled from a sheet of pure, premium bamboo. It’s ultra lightweight, super strong, and it will absorb the heat from your laptop.
Buy
Crossover BLACK by Projects Watches
Just a beautifully simple watch.
Buy
Hope you found this list useful, Merry Christmas!
Thanks to both Davey Heuser & Fabio ↬ for their suggestions on this list.