The gifting season is upon us. And with how rough this year has been for so many, we could all use a bit of cheering up! Whether you’re a UI/UX Designer searching for items to add to your own holiday wishlist, or someone who’s seeking gift inspiration for your creative friends and family, we’ve provided 60 ideas below to help you find the perfect gift.
For the Home Office
1. Start afresh in 2021 with a Stendig calendar that’s forever in style.
![1_Stending Calendar](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824eb_0882f59bb69356215f8560d0942c740f.webp)
2. This super sleek and stylish dry erase writing board is ideal for creating to-do lists, empathy maps, or for quick note-taking.
![2_Dry Erase Board](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824df_aa7f8952f3414b2ff54aa6ff11c32e6c.webp)
3. Experience the joy of giving when you gift anything from Hoptimist — the Danish company company known for its bubble lamps and history of putting smiles on people’s faces.
![3_Hoptimist](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824e8_1d67a24478d758bd02f039dd01bdf945.webp)
4. This Vitruvi oil diffuser will fill your office with calming scents — and it looks good while doing it!
![4_Vitruvi Stone Diffuser](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824f1_780abc0570f220345f14750e30d40d82.webp)
5. The Casper Glow Light can help you naturally wind down for better, deeper sleep — which means optimal creative productivity the next day.
![5_Casper Glow Light](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824f7_81e8d50193e58b392925fdc2bc4716d1.webp)
UI/UX Design Specific Gifts
6. A Designlab 4-week short course in visual, UI, or UX design is the perfect gift for someone looking to build their design skills or make a career pivot.
![6_Designlab Short Course](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824dc_04841f1c3b3a5f52745e2e2889196374.webp)
7. With UI Stencils you can quickly and efficiently wireframe with the most commonly used iconography and interaction techniques.
![7_UI Stencils](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82500_364f46e9977fe56d9cd1c53d20583533.webp)
8. Design better products faster with the 60 cards in the UI Patterns Card Set.
![8_UI Patterns Card Set](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824d9_3a05b43e4c543e45d6ccdc1b34f20a30.webp)
9. Create unique web page structures easily and offline using UX Flowchart Cards.
![9_UX Flowchart Cards](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824f4_5c916a50397d9d7ddb4c6fdaab0766cf.webp)
10. Always know the code for colors that inspire you with the Color Muse tool.
![10_Color Muse](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824e5_8e4754c94ce673c38f9681f760835602.webp)
Games to Fuel Creativity
11. The design thinking card game, Make It Pop, is filled with hilarious design prompts to keep you feeling creative.
![11_Make It Pop](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824ee_d708bca4f04710075ab95b224e88e889.webp)
12. Use your creativity and imagination to solve riddles from visual clues with the Concept game.
![12_Concept](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824fd_e9df53fa81fc0d881c0d6571f0664dec.webp)
13. Celebrate creativity and let your mistakes become your masterpieces with the Bob Ross Happy Little Accidents party game.
![13_Happy Little Accidents](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824fa_b3aaf159867e5f06ce44a3e273cd4f27.webp)
14. Put your brand knowledge to the test with the Logo Board Game, which quizzes you on the brands you love using 400 game cards.
![14_Logo Board Game](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824d6_656eaede9f1a11018ff8e43d30273b50.webp)
15. Maintain your aesthetic while also having fun with Classic Bookshelf Board Games.
![15_Classic Board Games](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f824e2_dd513248cd472693623b1b068f10a454.webp)
Well-Designed Kitchen Tools
16. The vacuum insulated Kinto Travel Tumbler has great heat and cold retention, and maintains the aroma and flavor of drinks for a long time.
![16_Kinto Travel Tumbler](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8250c_bcb0221a6a28bde57552bee0624247e4.webp)
17. All the details of the Marimekko Teapot work together to brew the perfect cup of tea.
![17_Marimekko Unikko Teapot](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82503_1309956b59c20721d28c7f382009061a.webp)
18. Pantone Espresso Cups or really anything from Pantone, are so on-brand for UI/UX designers.
![18_Pantone Espresso Cups](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82506_7091c0441eeca7048a7cb0c4cd13ddf3.webp)
19. The CHEMEX Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker offers a timeless and elegant design that all creatives are sure to appreciate.
![19_CHEMEX Pour-Over](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8250f_e34f35b8da08c322f4bc7698d538334d.webp)
20. Watching you sip from this Yoda Best UX Designer Mug is sure to put a smile on your co-workers’ faces over Zoom.
![20_Yoda Best UX Designer Mug](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82509_203219b9f180ead2ef40673a96b10ade.webp)
Your New Favorite Sketching Supplies
21. The Dot Grid Notebook is perfect for bringing your wireframes and ideas to life.
![21_Dot Grid Notebook](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82513_7fb60a68cacb617f3810ce47fc66c35a.webp)
22. This Wipebook Pro may be the last notebook you ever buy.
![22_Wipebook Pro](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82516_2e4148dd6aed2f2e01b3d1c019123817.webp)
23. These Pantone Notebooks should be a right of passage for any UI/UX designer.
![23_Pantone Notebooks](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82519_6bc151cbf0f53ddf57bc099395b3e097.webp)
24. If you find inspiration often strikes when you’re on the go, try Field Notes.
![24_Field Notes](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8251c_1fe4795d1588fa50192746fccd121ef1.webp)
25. The Huion Tablet is great for sketching digitally, and they're quite affordable.
![25_Huion Drawing Tablet](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8251f_5c362022ac9f982e6e752a51c0954009.webp)
26. Similar to the Wipebook, the dot-grid Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook allows you to write, organize, scan, and reuse.
![26_Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82522_86a8a35da5961ea052164d7b49e43219.webp)
27. The Baronfig Confidant Hardcover Notebook is the only notebook we’ve found that opens flat, is small enough to go everywhere you go, and is big enough to work with all day long.
![27_Baronfig Confidant Hardcover Notebook](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82525_db265fba6aec1a8688bd6b8b94fd2ac7.webp)
Health Must-Haves
28. For UI/UX designers that stare at a computer screen all day long, a Migraine Stick is a true savior.
![28_Migraine Stick](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82528_40efebfdf2452352c152bcef5bdaded7.webp)
29. One of these lavender-scented microwavable Warmies is great for stress relief.
![29_Warmies](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8252b_15f8ce47d8b332b7bcb1e3024c9aea91.webp)
30. Blue light glasses can reduce eyestrain, improve sleep habits, and prevent eye disease for people like UI/UX designers that look at screens for long periods.
![30_Blue Light Blockers](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8252e_901cb109b22fd95a99590adb7fc1282e.webp)
31. This Manta COOL Mask will soothe your eyes, and can also provide migraine relief with it’s near-blackout design.
![31_Manta COOL Mask](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82531_2b7b380949e973b9f18d1d01d986cddb.webp)
32. Sitting at a desk all day can put major stress on the lower back, but a monthly massage membership can help.
![32_Massage Envy Membership](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82534_25f248aa7c63124bbac34b89762c7586.webp)
Must-Read Books for UI/UX Designers
33. Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
![33_Show Your Work](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82537_65cb35303419c092c4d3ace2b615a9f6.webp)
34. The Pocket Universal Principles of Design: 150 Essential Tools for Architects, Artists, Designers, Developers, Engineers, Inventors, and Makers by William Lidwell
![34_The Pocket Universal Principles of Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8253a_26bcf3f441ed44e9ea78cd70e6aea207.webp)
35. 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about People by Susan Weinschenk
![35_100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about P](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8253d_0fba1a6b0ad646010046b7cdcf3a2d84.webp)
36. MC24: Bruce Mau's 24 Principles for Designing Massive Change in your Life and Work by Bruce Mau
![36_Bruce May MC24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82540_30316ad6a6f14a71ce51b9473488038b.webp)
37. Mismatch (How Inclusion Shapes Design) by Kat Holmes
![37_Mismatch](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82543_8805e84eab212f72203ccf335ebe36e7.webp)
38. A Book Apart publishes books for people who design, write, and code — and they have gift cards!
![38_A book apart Gift Card](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8256b_83178c09d948baedeb6d95c3522d0eb3.webp)
39. Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts & Andy Welfle
![39_Writing Is Designing](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82546_81a9662b5695257d3a2e6fa972bc8671.webp)
Useful Tech for Design Professionals
40. Never let your wires get tangled again; store your mouse, chargers, headphones, and more in a Bellroy Pouch.
![40_Bellroy Pouch](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82549_a1e0b9c2eb80d54ce45fb24c8a9bba49.webp)
41. Easily print your favorite memories on sticky-backed photo paper with the HP Sprocket Portable Instant Photo Printer.
![41_HP Sprocket Portable Instant Photo Printer](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8254c_23100dad27fc9aa02931614e47d56fce.webp)
42. Yohann Stands are for iPads and MacBooks; they are sleek, dynamic, and super functional.
![42_Yohann Stands](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82550_f1df5525c24ed953edd592f41ee4bbdc.webp)
43. For when you need time away from your screen, the Mighty Vibe Music Player can play your playlists and podcasts.
![43_Mighty Vibe - Music Player](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82553_75b8f1a43512ca97bcffeebc908ccc8a.webp)
44. This Desk Mat is both an aesthetically pleasing way to brighten up your workspace, and a highly functional and extra large mouse pad.
![44_Desk Mat](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825a2_f5fdf023538dbd78dc21bb2c4e00b6c0.webp)
45. The Oculus Quest VR game enables you to untether your expectations and play your way.
Creativity Inspo Tools
46. Ignite bright ideas and get unstuck with these Spark Creativity prompts.
![46_Spark Creativity](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82556_521c65dc2ed6bf06c1234c19b0cc131f.webp)
47. The Buddha Board helps you master the art of letting go with water painting.
![47_BUDDHA BOARD.jpg](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82559_1b6ec5bb58eab650484727676efa48d9.webp)
48. Creativity needs constraints; set a 15-minute limit for yourself with the Hay Hourglass.
![48_Hay Hourglass](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8255c_c9152d8c3fb6bc034ac2e8a7de5a8c49.webp)
49. If you get your most creative ideas in the shower, you need the Aqua Notes Water Proof Note Pad.
![49_Aqua Notes Water Proof Note Pad](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f8255f_855a703874b6aaeab7316ddd695a4a2b.webp)
50. Did you know lavender is known as the scent of creativity? Light up a Lavender Candle and reap the benefits.
![50_Lavender Candle](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82562_3fad5e28d3a8e1ba366c022767e20efa.webp)
Things to Wear
51. This Mask Chain is a stylish way to conveniently take your mask on and off.
![51_Mask Chain](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82565_5f8140fce27edf6bd784d4cb017f2ec2.webp)
52. Discover unique products while support the Museum of Modern Art by shopping on the MoMA website.
![52_MOMA Vans](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825bd_13f0c212f71f904dfb6e9e377cbaefc6.webp)
53. Happy Socks has cute socks, and even cuter and creative packaging.
![53_Happy Sox](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f82568_5ad941e7f9d39ce9b650ddd05fc0acbd.webp)
54. You’ll be the real MVP with this UX Designer T-Shirt.
![54_UX Designer T-Shirt](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825b7_27dcd3f2ba50037dd49efb53967bb2e8.webp)
Gifts That Keep On Giving
55. Taking time to clean off the white board in your brain and get quiet is crucial for UI/UX designers. Try a meditation app subscription like Balance, Calm, or Headspace.
![55_Headspace](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825ae_2110de83af61e293f8594b9079de0955.webp)
56. Brand Magazine introduces one well-balanced brand from around the globe in each issue.
![56_Brand Magazine](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825b1_4c744b2dc6863390eaf4850090563480.webp)
57. Try a Tea Subscription Box for consistently calming tea choices.
![57_Tea Subscription Box](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825c0_44439bfc7d34b771f49cb111608a7117.webp)
58. Offscreen Magazine is an independent print magazine that examines how we shape technology and how technology shapes us.
![58_Offscreen Magazine](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825ba_54ad5ff49c6a4250d75b3f854cb6cacb.webp)
59. The MunchPak Subscription Snack Box is perfect for anyone working from home missing the free in-office snacks.
![59_MunchPak Subscription](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825b4_4e4557232d77474927829c6ec20aef55.webp)
60. The Horti Plant Subscription Box will provide you with hard-to-kill plants to keep you company while working from home.
![60_Horti plant subscription box](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65130e79c72ae8812db3412e/656fd9042af499ce16f825ab_ce608fbda522f6d21e71f83ebd3fc15d.webp)
We hope this list of gift ideas has helped you gain inspiration for the UI/UX designers and creatives in your life, and also helped you to create your own holiday wish list. Happy holidays!
If you’re interested in exploring a career in UI/UX Design, check out our career-change accelerator program, UX Academy. Or, if you’re new to the field of design, explore Design 101.