It’s that magical time of year again; window displays are filled with gift boxes galore, ribbons and bows make impactful statements, and packaging fills the air or at least shopping bags. In the spirit of giving we took the liberty to compile our second annual Packaging Designer’s Holiday Gift Guide and Wish List — a collection of gift ideas curated to delight every designer on your list and perhaps even yourself.
These gifts were at the top of our list’s here at Design Packaging, presented in no particular order for your shopping pleasure.
Tom Dixon. Ink Notebook
Why we love it: Conceptual sketching is an important part of our process here at Design Packaging. This Tom Dixon Notebook elevates our creative process with its 192 gold-edged blank pages waiting to be covered in structural packaging and visual packaging ideas.
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Pen UNO: The Most Minimal Pen
Why we love it: This sleek super minimal pen is void of any unnecessary parts and ornaments. The simple design focuses on the functional details with the grip section serving as a twisting cap to open and close the Pen UNO. You’ll never want to let this pen out of your sight.
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Anya Hindmarch Space Invaders Pencil Case
Why we love it: The perfect accessory to accompany our favorite pen and sketchbook, this Anya Hindmarch Pencil Case captures early digital design with its use of pixilation and color. The embossed label and tassel zip-pull make this cut and sew stand out.
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Aroma Lab Holiday Candles
Why we love it: It is a gift that gives back in more ways than just some R&R. Aroma Lab donates 5% of the product price for the protection of wild forest animals, are homemade, and organic. The soy candle comes in a metal tin featuring a bold sans-serif font and playful illustrations sure to fit with your holiday decor. You can even customize your own label. As featured on TheDieline.com
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Hard Goods Modern Muskoka Chair
Why we love it: Brandon Gore’s hand-crafted concrete & steel adirondack-inspired Modern Muskoka Chair is something to marvel at from every angle. Clean lines, and sharp facets make this a must-have on every designer’s holiday list looking for that one special something.
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Washable Paper Pot Business Card Holder
Why we love it: We’ve explored latex-infused paper in our packaging design over the last few years and admire WarmGrey’s use of this material for pencil cases, lunch bags, plant holders, and desk organizers. The leather-like hand-feel of the paper paired with its crease and crinkle effect gives this piece a shabby chic touch reminiscent of tactile packaging we love.
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New MAC Candle
Why we love it: The unboxing experience of an apple product has proved itself to be a memorable experience. While we can’t quiet remember the scent that filled the air amiss the excitement of revealing our newest Apple Mac computer this candle was developed to relive that aroma time and time again. If it’s anything like the new car smell — we’re all in!
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Eone Bradley Element Timepiece
Why we love it: Eone has developed a watch that allows you to tell time by touch. This three-dimensional design contours toward each marker through faceted impressions. A modern timepiece that requires sensory interactions beyond sight and sound.
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Brand Deck
Why we love it: Brand Deck is a card game meant to be played around the boardroom table. It is a simple exercise that can help establish ground rules with new clients and speak to how they view themselves and what they want their packaging to say about their brand. With the added benefit of being fun!
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Poketo Graphic Wrapping Paper
Why we love it: Make your gifts stand out this year! Perfect for the gift giver whose calendar is packed full of holiday parties. These geometric, gradient, and colorful confetti prints are non-holiday exclusive making a statement at any occasion.
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Skillshare Subscription
Why we love it: Truly the gift that keeps giving; Skillshare has on-demand learning tutorials and workshop style classes great for designers of all levels. Hone your existing skills or learn new techniques. While you’re at it check out the Packaging Design: From Concept Sketch to Presentation class taught by Evelio Mattos, Design Packaging’s Creative Director and The Dieline’s Editor-in-Chief available for FREE here.
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Our Packaging Designer’s Holiday Gift guide and Wish List is perfect for every designer on your list. Let us know what else made your list this year below.
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