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

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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?

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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.

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

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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