» 30 Holiday Gift Ideas for Creatives or Geeks

The holidays are coming up and people are sure to start shopping soon. I thought that it would be fun to share the things that I actually want this year. This isn’t a list full of worthless junk that no one wants, I actually hope to receive these gifts (ok, the sweet retro couch may be a stretch). If you enjoy reading Positive Space, then chances are these items will appeal to you too. This post is a little more personal than I normally get, but I needed a break from the typical discussion posts, so I hope that you all enjoy the change. If you have any other cool items you think that other designers or I may enjoy, please share them in the comments below.

TYPOGRAPHIC GIFTS

Every designer has a love affair with type, and I am no different. These are some great type based items I wouldn’t mind receiving this Christmas.

Ork Posters: Chicago Screen Printed Map

Cast Aluminum Ampersand

Pentagram 2009 Typographic Calendar

GRIDTYPE Tablets

Come In / Go Away Door Mat

MAD MEN INSPIRED

I am a total nerd so I can’t help but want my office to look exactly like Don Draper’s. These items may not be exactly period specific, but they remind me of the show and definitely would make any office cooler.

International Poster Gallery

Retro Posters from the International Poster Gallery

Acacia Mini Bar

Olivetti manual typewriter

Chiasso Retro Sofa

Mad Men: Season Two DVD Set Pre-Order

AROUND THE OFFICE

Part of the fun of having a “creative” office is filling it with so much pointless / interesting crap that it makes it near impossible to do any sort of work on your desk. Here are some of the cool little desk objects I hope to get.

What’s Important to Graphic Artists Mug

Staple Free Stapler

Field Notes

Creatives Understand Mousepads

One Less Desk

OneLessDesk

10-Key Calculator

Around Clock

GEEKY STUFF

I am willing to admit that I am part geek, these gifts do appeal to that side. I mean some on, everyone knows that designers are just trendy geeks, unless you are the 1982 black turtleneck kind of designer…

Karate Kid Replica Cobra Kai Gi

Kidrobot Adult Swim Figurines

Tengu by Mr.Jones

Pixelblocks

Digital Message Tape

ELECTRONICS

Electronics are addicting, its plain and simple. (Yes I would rather get the Optimus Maximus Keyboard, but I am trying to be realistic.)

500XL GIANT earbud speakers

Optimus Mini Three Keyboard

Drobo

Apple TV

WeSC oboe headphones

Skull Candy Holua Earbuds

OTHER FREAKIN SWEET STUFF

If you don’t like bacon and mayonnaise then I just don’t know what to say…

Big Lebowski Action Figures

Robot Toothbrush Holder

Bowie Plate

Baconnaise

Tokidoki Turntable Watch

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23 Responses to “30 Holiday Gift Ideas for Creatives or Geeks”

Zinni
November 11th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

Just a note that some comments and 2 posts were lost when my server crashed, I am still trying to retrieve them. Sorry for any inconvenience everyone…
garaj kapısı
November 12th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

he he i like that “home in” “go away”
Jacob Cass
November 12th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

Interesting ideas, wouldn’t mind some of them myself… Here are some more ideas:

http://justcreativedesign.com/2007/12/07/graphic-designer-christmas/
Lucinda - eightyone design
November 13th, 2008 at 6:46 am

Love the Come in, Go away Door mat - very clever!
Zinni
November 13th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

I got this gift idea emailed to me today which is pretty cool as well:

http://www.guimagnets.com
giftguide
November 17th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

Excellent article i really enjoyed it, thanks. If you are looking for more suggestions or ideas, you might like GiftGuide.me
Catherine Smith
November 24th, 2008 at 12:31 am

hey nice blog.
http://mydeco.com/Christmas/shopping-guide
Scott Brown
December 9th, 2008 at 10:27 am

Love the pixel blocks but am seriously unsure about the bacon flavoured spread!
Zinni
December 9th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

@Scott

I just wish I would have come up with Baconnaise first! Everything is better with the smoky taste of bacon lol
Aaron Irizarry
December 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am

Nothing says holiday cheer like Baconaise!

great list thanks!
Nate Jones
December 14th, 2008 at 11:05 am

For the graphic designers out there, check out http://www.vonroxy.com for some great design related t-shirts.
Sketchfirm.com
December 17th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

Baconnaise ugh! Love the door mat and the one less desk. Nice list!