Gifts for Designers 2023: A practical guide

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Symbol

by Steven Bateman & Angus Hyland

A fantastic tool for branding & identity inspiration. It features a no-nonsense reference of symbols & logos grouped by themes interspaced with big brand case-studies.

Backpack for iMac

by Twelve South

The discrete little shelf for your iMac made of sleek & sturdy steel, perfect for external hard drives or scratch disks.

Sugru Mouldable Glue

by Sugru

The world’s first mouldable glue that turns into rubber, designed in the UK by Jane Ni Dhulchaointigh

Sharpener Jar

by CKIE

If like me, you don’t have an office bin, then this looks just as good used on the shelf as it does clean.

Pantone Guides

by Pantone

Pantone books (especially Colour Bridge) are an invaluable resource for graphic designers and chances are, the designer in your life will have an out-dated set, so what better time to upgrade their swatches.

Moleskin Notebooks

by Moleskin

I burn through a few of a these a year, they’re available in a range of colours and a choice of plain (graphic), squared (web) & ruled (marketing/copy)