Find solution
Famous Japanese graphic designer?

What gift should I get for a famous graphic designer?

  • Design metafilterites: If you had $100-150 to spend on a thank you gift for someone who is an acclaimed and famous graphic designer what would you get? My first thoughts would be a cool USB drive or a design book of some sort. Obviously, I want to get him something he doesn't have but that's always hard to assess.

  • Answer:

    Graphic designers like books about design - especially design in other fields. $150 could get something really kick ass, like http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0714843121/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/ for example. I'd love to own that - instead of something that sits on a shelf, I'd get far more practical and intellectual use out of it.

jeremias at Ask.Metafilter.Com Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Speaking as a graphic designer myself, I'd be cautious about giving a "design" present like a book unless the recipient's tastes were well known to you. I have to second this. If there's something designwise in my field that I think is cool or really want, chances are I've already got it. I'm an architect, and you can't imagine how annoying it is to get Frank Lloyd Wright shit. Sure, there's "always the thought that counts", but how much thought does it really take to get a Frank Lloyd Wright book for an architect? Also, people that draw for a living are ridiculously picky about their writing/drafting instruments (at least I am, and so are most of the people I work with). If you get me a pen or pencil and it doesn't provide an orgasmic experience compared the one that's my bread and butter and use day in and day out, it'll probably end up in the back of a desk drawer somewhere. I'll second the alcohol/usable goods suggestion, and I've also been known to appreciate nifty little knicknacks from museum stores. $100 would be able to get a pretty nice functional (or whimsical--but those are usually pretty cheap) item at your local art museum.

LionIndex

I liked the NuLOOQ better when it was the http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate/.

jjg

i second the mimobot idea - they're funky fresh. i use mine every day and love it to death. it's as unique as it is useful, and will be remembered for a long time. plus, they're limited edition, so it's doubtful someone else will have the same character...

tatohead

a single Champiagn flute from tiffanys

crewshell

The Logitech http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/nulooq/home/US/EN,crid=2600,categoryid=499 looks very interesting, costs $150. As a graphics pro, this is something I would never spend the money on myself, but would love to recieve as a gift. Mac only for now.

Scoo

i go with fshgrl why not a bottle of louis roederer cristal champane

baker dave

My Mom is a designer and she has all the books and pens (Bics) she needs. I'd recommend a non-design theme, maybe wine, dinner vouchers etc. Some of her clients have given her gifts for her grandchildren and she was really touched that they remembered. The clients that have given her pet-related gifts (she has two dogs) are only slightly lower down the scale. Having said that she never expects gifts and is delighted each and every time.

fshgrl

Gift cert to a posh restaraunt, maybe?

blueplasticfish

extrabox

Load more

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.