31 Unusual Gifts To Give A Design Lover
Because even the most hard-to-shop-for people deserve to be shopped for.
1. Magnetic Bottle Opener
The magnet keeps bottle caps from flying every which way once your precious beverage has been opened. Available for $16.
3. Temporary Tattoos
Tattly sells tons, including this starter set for $15.
4. Typeface Flowchart
Solve life’s deepest dilemma. Get it for $22.
5. Wall-Mounted Fish Bowl
It can also be used as a terrarium if you’re not so into giving someone a living thing to care for. Available for $19.99.
7. Bubble Wrap Calendar
The only downside is that it’ll be impossible not to pop all of the days at once. Sign up for notification about availability here.
10. Soap Stones
They’re almost too pretty to use. Available here from $3.50 each.
11. Highlighter Pencils
With no plastics or solvents, they’re more eco-friendly than regular highlighters. Sold for $2.50 each.
12. Eraser Brush
Perfect for sweeping away those unsightly eraser bits. Available for £9.50.
14. Soma Water Filter
More like “somuch prettier than your old Brita.” Get it here for $49.99.
15. Typography Scrabble
It’s a hefty $200 but it doubles as art AND a game for the discerning font snob in your life.
16. Paper Watch
It can be kept blank or drawn all over. Get it for $12.
18. Cube Clock
It lights up when you snap and then dims after a few moments so you can peacefully slumber. Get it for $38.
20. Nesting Kitchen Tools
They fit neatly inside one another. Set available for $50.
22. Stick Lighter
So sleek, they’ll love it even if they don’t smoke. Get it for $40.
24. Card Speaker
It’s the size of a credit card but produces big, smooth sound. Available for $73.
25. Typography Mug
Where words fail, Helvetica speaks. Get it for $15.95.
28. Business Card Stamp Keychain
Leave your mark. Personalized stamp available for $25.
30. Major Scale Wine Glass
They’re tuned and labeled. Get the set of 2 for $65.
31. The Canine Alphabet
Great for a kid’s room. Also: a grown-up’s room, especially if the grown-up is me. Available for $19.
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