What to Get the Designer in Your Life
It’s that time again. Time to figure out what to get the impossible-to-shop-for person on your list. Here at The Futures, we’re the first to admit we’re those people sometimes. Design stuff is pretty niche, and what is it about adulthood that makes everything you want so expensive?
If you have a designer on your gift to-do list, and are still trying to figure out what to get them, here are a few ideas they’re sure to love (that won’t break the bank):
Perfect as a stocking stuffer, but nice enough to be the main event. KOH-I-NOOR pencils are the gold standard in lead drawing pencils, and this set is perfect for the designer who’s trying to reduce their screen time.
Eat Sleep Make Repeat print by Loz Ives
For the designer who loves a mantra. Their space is probably pretty (unintentionally) minimalist and could use something beautiful on the wall. This print is just the thing. It’s gorgeous, will look great in their space, and reminds them to keep doing what they love.
The classic. For a wall-hanging that’s a little more practical, you can’t go wrong with a Stendig calendar. Bold, elegant, and functional, it makes a statement wherever it goes. (And it’s on sale!)
If you really want to make a designer happy, give them the gift that keeps on giving: a monthly subscription to unlimited graphic design services. Chances are, your designer friend has a lot of small, basic projects that keep them busy-- and also keep them from working on the larger, more interesting design tasks they’d like to be doing. A subscription to The Futures takes the small stuff off their plate so they can focus on pushing the needle forward for their clients.
William Villalobos is the founder of The Futures, an unlimited graphic design company whose prime objective is to help business owners, entrepreneurs and marketers automate their graphic design needs. Connect with William on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.