It’s that time of year again, and your two favorite design elves, Mikelle and Nick, are back with a sleigh full of wildly good gift ideas for creatives. In this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, we’re pulling out the deep cuts, the clever upgrades, and the treats that’ll make any designer’s heart grow three sizes.
From retro tech nostalgia to productivity lifesavers to “I definitely deserve this” splurges, we run through our full 2025 wishlist, why each item made the cut, and who on your studio team deserves one too. Expect laughs, unexpected gems, and maybe one or two confessions about our online shopping habits.
Whether you need the perfect gift for a designer friend, your favorite creative colleague, or just yourself because you nailed that last deadline, we’ve got you covered.
Grab the cocoa, hit play, and bookmark everything. Your cart is about to get dangerously full.
Another Studio Stencils
https://www.another-studio.com/collections/stencils
Atari Gamestation Go
https://atari.com/products/atari-gamestation-go?srsltid=AfmBOoq6M9OB6HIj2csHeLtCdAUkcaHgyzaousJwIM1n1mPAgQD3WEB_
LEGO Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. Set (21357)
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/disney-pixar-luxo-jr-21357
A6 Memobottle
https://www.memobottle.us/products/a6-memobottle
Manta Sleep Mask Sound (New Gen)
https://mantasleep.com/products/manta-sleep-mask-sound-new-gen
PocketDrum 2 Plus by Aeroband
https://www.aeroband.net/products/pocketdrum2-plus
MacLock Retro Computer Clock
https://theawesomer.com/maclock-retro-computer-clock/789827/
Oakywood Magnetic Cable Organizer
https://oakywood.shop/products/magnetic-cable-organizer?_gl=115mp605_upMQ.._gs*NQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImbrQ2uGmkQMV1V8IBB0TajqyEAEYASAEEgLw1PD_BwE
Better With Rhythm
https://www.betterwithrhythm.com
The Magic Patio
https://www.themagicpatio.com
Draplin Design Co. Posters
https://www.draplin.com/merch/posters
Kintsugi Reborn (Handcrafted Goods)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KintsugiReborn
Imogene and Willie, Graphic Content Collection
https://imogeneandwillie.com/collections/graphic-content
Teenage Engineering Audio & Synth Gear
https://teenage.engineering/products/audio-and-synthesizers
Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators
https://teenage.engineering/store/pocket-operators
