Monday, December 14, 2015

Christmas Gifts For Print Lovers

Christmas is close and what I love most about it is giving. Giving a gift isn’t the easiest thing in the world, and it can sometimes turn into a nightmare if you’re not into crowded scenes blustering with promotional sales urging you to BUY. Gifts after all should mean something; it’s personal for the receiver and the giver.

Here’s a collection of gift ideas for those in your life who are graphically, designerly and tasterly inclined. This curated list also happens to marry the digital with the wonderfully tactile medium, print.


MINIMAL PHOTO BOOKS FROM YOUR PHONE
image source Artifact Uprising

Artifact Uprising
This Denver based small business has expanded their reaches to Europe. Create personalized photo books from your favorite digital photos; the application is Instagram friendly too. The layouts are minimal and can add a touch of personalized art to your coffee table. 


DIGITALLY COLOR OR HAND COLOR COOKIE PACKAGE
Image source via Google
I like the idea of introducing art to kids and what a yummy way to do it too. Oreo's special holiday edition cookie package allows you to digitally color, write a personal note and add flair to personalize your cookie gift package. The designs are by NY illustrators Timothy Goodman and Jeremyville--hip for kids and adults the same. There’s also the coloring by hand version for those in need of “coloring therapy” this holiday season. 


LEARN AN ITALIAN RECIPE: TATTOOS FOR FOODIES
Image source I Tradizionali
This is a playful spin on the traditional recipe book. Italian recipee tattoos!  I like this one for a couple of reasons. Firstly they’re fun and secondly it’s a great way to get your friends over to cook!

PERSONALIZE FABRIC FOR YOUR  HOME, CRAFT & MORE
Image Source Google

Start-up H-Farm found a friend in Miroglio, the Italian textile company based in Alba (land of the white truffle). The big idea, you can create and upload your graphics and get them printed onto a variety of textile for fashion or home creations.