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Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for the Creatives in Your Family

It's that time of year again...CHRISTMAS!!! The holidays have arrived and as always, we want to help you find the perfect gift for the creative in your family. Like we have stated before, Christmas time is NOT the time to overthink, so we figured we would help. Below you will find various categories and gift ideas for any creative. Whether they are an artist, a graphic designer, a web designer or a photographer, they are bound to enjoy one of these unique and fun gifts.

Technology

iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

Total Price: Starting at $999

Take their digital drawing game to the next level with iPad Pro paired with an Apple Pencil. These tools offer precision and portability, making them ideal for illustrators and graphic designers alike. The new 2024 iPad Pro has an Ultra Retina XDR display with OLED technology, making the display even more vivid and precise.
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Ergonomic Mouse

Price: Starting at $99

Long hours at the desk can take a toll. An ergonomic mouse, like the Logitech MX Master, offers comfort and precision, essential for detailed design work. Scroll and click with ease and comfort

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Color-Accurate Monitors

Price: Starting at $459.99

Designers rely on high-quality visuals. A 4K monitor, such as the BenQ PD series, ensures sharp resolution and accurate color representation for their projects. Whether they work on a laptop or desktop computer, a monitor is always a great addition to a creative’s toolset.
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Inspiring Reads

"Thinking with Type" by Ellen Lupton

Price: Starting at $29.99

A guide to typography for the designer, writer, student, or anyone else who uses type. This book provides a background on typography history while offering practical guidance for modern type.

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"Grid Systems in Graphic Design" by Josef Müller-Brockmann

Price: Starting at $34.99

Grids are an essential tool for organization in design. Learn the guidelines and rules to using grids in your designs for continued growth in your projects.

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Workspace Enhancements: Comfort Meets Creativity

Standing Desk

Price: Starting at $179.99

A height-adjustable standing desk is a game-changer, offering flexibility and reducing the strain of sitting for hours. Flexibility in desk positioning helps reduce neck strain by bringing screens to an eye level.

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Desk Organizer Set

Price: Starting at $9.99

Help them declutter with a sleek organizer set in materials like wood, acrylic, or metal. An organized workspace fosters clearer thinking and creativity. Declutter their desk and their mind for a productive workspace!
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Essential Creative Tools

Moleskin Sketchbook

Price: Starting at $24.99

For designers who love brainstorming offline, a high-quality sketchbook like Moleskine or Leuchtturm1917 is a must-have.
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Marker and Pen Sets

Price: Starting at $26.70

A set of Copic markers or Micron pens will let their creativity flow with bold, vibrant colors and precise lines. Perfect for detailed drawings or sketches alike.
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Subscriptions & Digital Assets

Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription

Price: Starting at $19.99

Support their creativity with a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, offering essential tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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Skillshare or MasterClass Membership

Price: Starting at $10

Help them expand their skills with a membership to learning platforms that offer classes in design, illustration, and more.

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Creative Market Credits

Price: Varies

Let them pick fonts, templates, and assets they need with a gift card to Creative Market or Envato Elements.
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Quirky Stocking Stuffers

Keyboard Shortcut Cover

Price: Starting at $8.99

Have a hard time memorizing the various keyboard shortcuts in design programs? These silicone skins provide quick access to shortcuts for Photoshop, Illustrator, and other popular design programs.
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Color Wheel Mug

Price: Starting at $8.99

A fun, functional mug featuring a(n) artist/designer’s favorite tool—the color wheel!
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Blue Light Glasses

Price: Starting at $13.99

Protect their eyes from screen strain with stylish blue-light-blocking glasses.
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Design Themed Pins

Price: Starting at $9.99

Cute pins with design humor (like “CMYK Queen” or “Helvetica Forever”) are perfect for their laptop bag or jacket.

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See something you like? Go ahead and get it. Share this blog with others and let them know that Stimulus has got you covered when it comes to gifts for creatives. Happy shopping and happy holidays from your Stimulus team!

Happy Holidays from your Stimulus team!

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