Looking for a gift that a creative will actually use? We asked our team to share three real-world favorites that make work smoother, ideas sharper, and days a little better.
Picks from Grisson Davis
1. Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Hot-swappable)
It’s Compact, Mac-friendly, and ridiculously satisfying to type on. Great for long writing sprints and deep-work days.
Shop: Keychron
2. Dumpster Fire Pencil Holder with Flame Light and Charging Port
We all have those days. Store your pens and let everyone know how your day is going with this desktop organizer. The light can be adjusted to indicate the current level of chaos.
Shop: Amazon
3. Field Notes Memo Books
Pocket notebooks you’ll actually carry. They even have a left-handed version for the teammates who do it wrong. (cough…Katherine)
Shop: Field Notes
Picks from Katherine Wells
1. Beautifully Designed Spiral Notebook
If it’s not spiral-bound, I don’t want it. This useful notebook has heavyweight textured paper can always be left open to the page of notes you need.
Shop: Rifle Paper Co.
2. OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
This pays for itself if you’re used to running out to a coffee shop for cold brew! It brews a concentrate so you can add ice and milk without watering it down. 10/10 – one of my all-time favorite items.
Shop: OXO
3. TickTime Cube Timer
A simple flip-to-start timer for focus blocks, quick standups, or Pomodoros. Great for not getting distracted by the messages on your phone.
Shop: Ticktime
BONUS PICK: The Lazy Genius Kitchen Cookbook
For when you’re juggling all the things and you still need to feed your people.
Shop: The Lazy Genius Collective
Picks from Katelyn Murray
1. Pantone Color Bridge Guide Set (Coated & Uncoated)
Spot-to-CMYK and digital equivalents in one fan deck. Essential for accurate color handoff.
Shop: Pantone
2. Butter Weekender Tote Bag
Made for ‘spreading joy’ while running around town.
Shop: Polychrome Goods
3. Wacom Intuos Pro (Medium)
Precision pen tablet for illustration, retouching, and UI detailing.
Shop: Wacom
Picks from Kaitlyn Close
1. Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering
With his signature storytelling flair, Malcolm Gladwell delves into how ideas, crises and behaviours reach their tipping point by exploring everything from the opioid epidemic to Ivy League admissions.
Shop: Amazon
2. Lume Cube Panel Mini (Bi-Color LED)
Pocket light for better Zooms, desk product shots, or on-the-go content.
Shop: Lume Cube
3. Hyde Park Frames in Demi-Tortoise
These ultra-lightweight nylon frames are comfortable and don’t slide or move on your face. BluBlocker™ high resolution lenses block 100% of UV light and 100% of blue light.
Shop: BluBlocker
Picks from Jaclyn Kramer
1. Ember Mug²
Set your exact coffee/tea temperature and keep it there. A desk-life luxury that pays for itself.
Shop: Ember
2. Kindle Paperwhite (16GB)
You get weeks of battery, glare-free reading, and a perfect travel companion.
Shop: Amazon
3. Away — The Carry-On
It’s Lightweight, durable, and overhead-bin friendly; smart interior for organized packing.
Shop: Away
Happy shopping!
No affiliate links here, just things we genuinely use and love. If you grab one, tell us what you think. We’re always collecting great tools for creative teams.
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