One of my favorite graphic-geeky gifts was a calendar from the design group Pentagram (Clients: Tiffany, Godiva, America the Book - Jon Stewart, United Airlines, Citibank, just to name a few). Got one copy for use, and another autographed copy from members in the New York and San Francisco offices for posterity. As it is my favorite design studio, the gift really meant a lot to me. Pehaps that will give you a direction.
At least those are the things I would love to have. posted by idiotfactory at 2:59 PM on September 10, 2006
What interests does he have other than his job? posted by mendel at 3:17 PM on September 10, 2006
Pantone dinnerwear. I'm also a fan of this dinnerwear set, but it might be a little racy for a relative. Poketo has a huge selection of wallets by various artists. I like the Derek Kirk Kim wallet myself. Print in Fashion : tons of gorgeous samples of patterns and prints of every type. Lettering for Architects and Designers looks like a good book, but it's always risky buying someone a book about what they do, expecially an instructional book like that. If they needed it, they would have already bought it. posted by Juliet Banana at 3:25 PM on September 10, 2006
Take a look at Unica. Their prices are high, but they have a nice collection of well-designed barware and household items, and if you find something you like you can probably find it elsewhere for a better price.
Retromodern is another good site, but their search function is very clumsy. posted by wryly at 3:44 PM on September 10, 2006
I'd warn against using threadless if he's a designer. I have noticed that absolutely everyone in my industry nowadays knows and uses them. they are good but there is a decent chance he'll already have the shirt.
agreed on pentagram, they rock. but I am biased, kit hinrichs is a friend. posted by krautland at 8:23 PM on September 10, 2006
$100 gift certificate at P22, Psy/Ops or another good small mom & pop type foundry would, I am sure, be very much appreciated! posted by luriete at 8:59 PM on September 10, 2006
Second the LCD tablet. I know an artist who is testing one of these and he can't stop raving about it. Expensive though, so if he doesn't have a regular Wacom tablet, that would be a great gift. I was a little disappointed in my Jimi Wallet when it came, because it's a lot bigger than I expected. But after using it for a while I'm digging the ergonomics in the checkout line. posted by Manjusri at 10:04 PM on September 10, 2006
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