The holiday season is quickly approaching and like me, I'm sure you're trying to figure out what to gift all of your friends and family members. Well, if you have a creative in your life, consider your shopping for them DONE because I guarantee there is something on this list that they'll love!
As both a graphic designer and entrepreneur, my gift guide is a blend of tools that spark creativity, boost productivity and also include a few treats to keep the hustle merry and bright! These picks aim to make your season a little more inspired.
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Magnetic Tripod
At the top of my list this year is a Moft Magnetic Tripod. It sticks right to the back of your iPhone for convenience, easy access, and portability. As a creative it's smart to always have a practical and compact tripod on hand. You never know when inspiration is going to strike! And let's face it, we've all tried to prop our phone against something to get content and it never works.
Inspiring & Educational Books
When it comes to graphic design there is always a new skill or technique to be learned. What better way to educate yourself than with a book! Not only is reading about graphic design educational but it is also inspiring. Sure, you could read all about it online but as graphic designers, we have enough screen time as it is. Crack open a book and get out of your rut!
Bonus: these can double as coffee table books! Who doesn't love that?
Brand Photoshoot
Know someone who is just starting their business or an already established business in need of a refresh? Gift them a branding shoot! This is an amazing way for the entrepreneur in your life to showcase themselves, their business, personality and what they offer to prospective clients. It can significantly impact their business by helping it appear more professional. Also, this is a great way to support a local business during the (slow) holiday season! Google "brand photographer near me" and make a small business owner's day.
Branded Merch and/or Stationery
Speaking from personal experience, having stationery and clothing that sports your logo and branding is just a lot of fun! While also, making you look professional. Additionally, they make great welcome gifts to new clients!
Speaking of supporting a local business this Christmas, if you're interested in this gift idea you can reach out to me here to get this project started!
Niche Tote Bag
In the same vein as above, what business owner wouldn't love a high-quality canvas tote bag with their logo on it? Or one niched down to life as an entrepreneur. Check out some of these minimalist tote bags I've designed that are available for purchase here!
Pro gift-giving tip: use the tote bag as the gift bag and fill it with all their personalized stationary and merch!
Subscription to a Service
As a designer and entrepreneur now-a-days, you'll need subscriptions to run your business. This ranges from Canva Pro and/or Adobe Creative Suite subscriptions to email marketing services and coworking space investments. These are all great (and necessary) investments to make as a business owner. Help ease the financial pressure this holiday season by gifting a subscription for a few months to a year!
(If any of my family members are reading this, a WorkSmart membership would make a great Christmas gift ;p )
Workshops
I have been signing up for workshops for years now and when I say I love them, I LOVE them. It is an amazing opportunity to learn more about how to optimize and run your business from individuals who are knowledgeable in your chosen field. You can find online workshops but if you can secure any that are in person I'd recommend signing up for those. I find them to be especially beneficial because not only do you learn an abundance of information but you also will meet some amazing entrepreneurs to connect with!
(A photo from a WorkSmart workshop I attended recently. If you're in the Glens Falls area, I highly recommend their Season of Success Workshop Series.)
Canvas Desk Lamp
I have had my eyes on a Canvas Lamp for a while now. It is not only a bright desk lamp but also doubles as a tripod for photo and video content! It is a bit pricey but it's a high quality product. It would also provide nice lighting for all those zoom meetings.
Blue Light Glasses
An affordable gift for anyone in your life that spends more time than they should in front of a screen. Blue light can damage your retina and cause eye strain when staring at a screen for a prolonged time. You can limit this by using blue light glasses while you work. I have this three pack off of amazon. Cute and practical!
That wraps up my gift guide tailored to graphic designers and entrepreneurs! Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect gift for a creative in your life or looking to treat yourself, I hope this list sparked some ideas. The holidays are the perfect time to invest in tools and treats that inspire your work and make your day-to-day a little brighter.
What’s on your holiday wishlist this year? I’d love to hear your must-haves or favorite finds—drop them in the comments or share with me on social media! 🎄✨
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