Posts Tagged ‘holiday’

Great Gift Ideas for Designers

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Now’s the time for that last minute online gift shopping. December 17th, known as free shipping day, is only two days away. Every year on this day, more than 1,000 participating merchants will offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve in the continental United States. If you have waited untill now to get those gifts, the 17th is your day! To help you on your way, I’ve uncovered a handful of holiday gift ideas for the designer or artist in your life.


Gift Idea #1: Monogrammed Mugs
At $6.00 a piece, these mugs make great stocking stuffer. They are great for the typography buff and are a wonderful way to personalize your gift.

Gift Idea #2: Winter Calligraphy Dessert Plates
With swirling wintry themes, this set of 4 plates are sketched by an artist’s hand
and will deck out any designers table.

Gift Idea #3: Vintage Marquee Letters
With a plethora of options avalable on Etsy or Ebay, you’re sure to find that perfect word or letter to make a statement on their wall.

Gift Idea #4: Photoshop Magnet Kit
These Photoshop-themed magnets are the best way to stick your photos to the fridge or to any other metal surface.

Gift Idea #5: Brass Vintage Letterpress Necklace
These were originally used on hand-cranked printing presses and are recycled into beautifully crafted jewelry.

Gift Idea #6: Number Jumble Artwork
If your special someone is a fan of type, this number jumble artwork will get their juices flowing!

Gift Idea #7: Color Etched Letters
A, B, C your way over to these ornate etched and painted metal letters, perfect for proudly displaying or any shelf or tabletop.

Gift Idea #8: Paint Brush Note Pad
Keep your favorite artist on track with this fun and creative notepad.

Gift Idea #9: Camera Pencil Sharpener
This camera-shaped hand-crank pencil sharpener has a hidden drawer for shavings. Great for any photography buff.


Holiday Head Start

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

It’s nearing that time of year again. Things are getting colder and businesses are bulking up for holiday sales! In my week off, I noticed multiple commercials touting their new layaway plans so we can all be ready by Christmas. Isn’t it creepy that we haven’t even reached Halloween? Just today, our own Lisa also set up a meeting to discuss the Zoom holiday plans. It all got me thinking about starting early on my gifts this year to help relieve a bit of the painful last minute gift-buying, and the uber-stress on my bank account.

One of the hardest parts of shopping early (or late for that matter) is deciding what to get. This morning I came across a list from Core77 with super unique list of gifts and gadgets, with a little something for everyone. It’s definitely a fun list featuring a lot of items that you might even end up wanting for yourself. I’m a personal fan of the silk screening kit and the vertical ice tray! If you have any great gift lists or gift ideas, please do share, because there is no time like the “present” to get a head start on the holidays.


Winter Design Showcase

Friday, December 11th, 2009

The countdown to the holidays have begun, and with that we often get a handful of requests to create or revamp a design using a seasonal theme. The holidays are not only about snowflakes and Christmas trees anymore. New design trends and styles are always emerging and keeping us designers on our toes. This year, I found a use of unexpected color, form, and technique. Holiday design doesn’t always have to be extremely different either, traditional styles can be comforting to the audience and allow your designs to become timeless and long-lasting. Check out the showcase of winter designs to get you inspired this holiday season.

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Holiday!

Monday, September 7th, 2009

In honor of the Labor Day Holiday, we give you this festive holiday song.