HOW asked designers—both the naughty and the nice—what’s at the top of their designer wish lists this holiday season.
Their answers may make you think twice about your own list. They picked out some of the coolest gifts out there for their home, office and for when they’re on the go.
Greg Bennett, WORKtoDATE
www.worktodate.com
“Poster Cabaret is an online gig poster and art print shop.”
Michelle Bingham, General Assembly Mission Council
www.pcusa.org
“Most designers (if not all) would enjoy having the ability to whip up some wonderful letterpress items, with no waiting and much less cost.”
Paper Source Letterpress Machine
Michelle Hobbs, bleu sky creative
www.bskycreative.com
“They have fabulously-made eco-conscious bags and accessories that have fun pre-fabricated messaging and art as well as an opportunity to design your own messaging.”
Flashbags: Carry a Conversation
Daniel Gross, anew_designs
www.anewdesigns.com
“Every designer needs a product that has been designed by Eva Zeisel,
who turned 103 on November 13. Her products are timeless, beautiful
and classic yet modern. She is still designing and coming up with new
ideas.” Here’s a post I did for Eva’s 103rd Birthday.
Juliana D. Swenson, Ecosaurus LLC
www.shopecosaurus.com
Matthew Mikulsky, Chatter Creative
www.chattercreative.com
Pantone Espresso Cup and Saucer Set
TSOVET limited Edition AT76 Watch
Stan Byers, Stan Can Design
www.stancandesign.com
“Here is what I want for Christmas, it has a LASER!”
Tim McGrath, 3 Advertising
www.3advertising.com
“No. 1 pick: The pallet chair low. A must have and fun project to build. Just buy the instructions and find a pallet.”
www.studiomama.com/palletchairlo.html
“I also really dig the floor lamp.”
www.studiomama.com/pfloorlight.html
“A bit pricey, but very cool. Communist-era bulkhead wall lights.”
www.trainspotters.uk.com/showdetails.asp?id=729
Andy Smith, Andy Smith Illustrator
www.asmithillustration.com
“My top gift would be one of these lovely linocut prints by Jonny Hannah.”
Jonathan Cleveland, Cleveland Design
www.clevelanddesign.com
“Here are a few items for the list! But of course the first one is a
must-have!”
Designing for the Greater Good
(Available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon)
“It’s so freakin’ gorgeous when you see it in person.”
Spyder Elite Digital Color Calibrator
Staff Picks, HOW Magazine
Featured on www.blog.HOWdesign.com
“Even though I don’t 100% agree with all the rules, I love this 7 Rules to Understand Design and Designers wall decal.”
See Full Blog Post on 7 Rules.
“If one of your 2010 New Year’s Resolutions is to pack your lunch more often, check out these amazing screen-printed brown paper www.etsy.com/shop/beethings from Bee Things. The bags are available in four different designs, but the munkey-themed collection is my favorite (of course).”
See Full Blog Post Brown Baggin’ It
“FaucetFace is offering a series of glass water bottles with clever illustrations that promote drinking tap water.”
See Full Blog Post Making Tap Water Cool
“This set of 4 charming Letter Coasters, made of laser-cut felt, can be yours for only $11.”
See Full Blog Post Typographic Coasters
“This year, Harper fans can buy a smaller, but equally lovely, version of the book for less than $50.”
See Full Blog Post A Smaller Charley
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