The Ultimate Minimalist Gift Guide for Designers

Mikey Wu
5 min readMar 3, 2020

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Well…if you’re like me and always last minute in trying to pick up something for someone for either Christmas, Valentine, Birthday, Anniversary and whatever it may be, I’ve compiled a list that hopefully comes in handy for you!

There are some major brands that I enjoy, but I personally would like to also support indie companies. So many of the products highlighted are products from independent retailers.

Hope you like them!

Soma Bottle

Working out, yoga, going on a hike? Try these stylish water bottles that are made from high quality, shatter-resistant glass, with an easy-grip protective sleeve.

❤️ Buy

Peel Cable Base

Don’t you hate scrambling for your cable? A simple concept that solves your cables from falling down your desk and looks beautiful.

❤️ Buy

Wireless Charging Pad

Real Marble Wireless Charging Pad

I own this set and love it. Another solution to messy cables is having a beautifully designed marble wireless charging pad that fits seamlessly into your decor. Simply place your mobile phone to charge when needed, and grab it and go when you are ready.

❤️ Buy

Apple Watch Series 5

The latest in smartwatch tech from Apple.

Buy

Area Ware Concrete Desk Set

Clean, sturdy minimalist concrete office desk accessories for your daily work essentials.

❤️ Buy

MIKOL Real Marble Notebooks

MIKOL Real Marble Notebook Cover

For those looking for something unique and aesthetically pleasing, you can look into these quality notebooks

❤️ Buy

Amagic Magnetic iPhone Cable

The lighting charging cable that successfully raised on the popular crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter. Using a magnetic connector that sits inside your device for ease of use and reduction of everyday wear and tear. We’ve all had a boring cable. It’s time for magnets.

❤️ Buy

Grovemade Walnut Watch

Grovemade is known for its quality woodwork products. Although not cheap, if you enjoy wood products, they are the best out there.

❤️ Buy

Designed by Apple in California

It is a must-have if you are an Apple fan. Great collection of Apple products.

Buy

BackPack for iMac

Another simple idea to set your hard drives, USB or business cards.

❤️ Buy

Get Sh*it Done

A book filled with great business quotes

Buy (UK)
Buy (US)

Tattly Temporary Tattoos

These have been trending and fun to play with. Now you can tattoo yourself with no regreats.

❤️ Buy

UI Stencils Responsive Sketch Pad

Generate app ideas and easily brainstorm breakpoints for your website.

❤️ Buy

Energizer Charger

Energizer Powerbank

A reliable power bank by energizer.

❤️ Buy

Ugmonk Small Waxed Canvas Pouch

A canvas case made with durable water-resistant waxed canvas. This is a must need for artists and it feels like it’ll last a lifetime.

❤️ Buy

Design For Real Life

A great read by Sara Wachter-Boettcher and Eric Meyer about designing with compassion and design for real people.

❤️ Buy

Super Team Deluxe Pins

Everyone loves lapel pins right? Although I’m not much of a fan but could be something for the person you are giving it to.

❤️ Buy

Wooly Brick by Byrd and Belle

I used to just use a rubber band to tie my cords and charger, then place them in a ziplock bag. But this felt case is much nicer and protective to just toss in your bag.

❤️ Buy

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