Ask HN: What to buy a designer as a gift?

[tnorthcutt]

My partner's birthday is coming up in a couple of months and I'd like to get him something designer-y. It doesn't have to be something with strictly work utility, but that's certainly an option. He already has a Behance Action Book (http://www.creativesoutfitter.com/Products/Action-Book/4) so I don't think I want to get him a sketchbook or something like that. Any suggestions for something else? If you're a designer, what would be a really cool, unique gift for under $50?

[Jun8]

If s/he's a bit technically oriented this might be a great idea (http://www.flight404.com/blog/?p=131), it's on my to-do list for a long time and is absolutely awesome. The dice cost around $80, though.

[tnorthcutt → Jun8]

Probably a bit 'out there' for this person, but very cool idea nonetheless. Thanks for the link.

[eswat]

The gifts category on swissmiss may help: http://www.swiss-miss.com/gift_guide_generic?c=gift_guide_ge...

[tnorthcutt → eswat]

This is great. I've found lots of items and ideas here. Thanks!

[ryanburke]

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School - Sits on my desk at work (I'm a designer) and always inspirational http://www.amazon.com/101-Things-Learned-Architecture-School...

[tnorthcutt → ryanburke]

Thanks for the suggestion! Not sure that's the right gift for this person but I do think it would be great for someone else I know.

[gallerytungsten]

http://www.amazon.com/Logo-Lettering-Bible-Leslie-Cabarga/dp...

This is the most "no BS" design book ever, with absolutely zero fluff and maximum good information per page.

[tnorthcutt → gallerytungsten]

This looks great. He really enjoys (and is really good at) logo creation, so this should be a good resource for him. Thanks!

[antonioe]

Usually I would just go to a museum store. There is always a bunch of items that you wouldn't find normally in a shop.

[surfingdino]

UX Sticky Notes? http://www.uxstickynotes.com/

[tnorthcutt → surfingdino]

Do you use these? Do you find them more useful than something like the UX Sketchbook (http://appsketchbook.com/products/ux-sketchbook)?