Unique and Beautiful Gifts for Design Lovers
Trying to decide on the perfect gift for a design lover can be tough, so we decided to give you a little inspiration. Each item was hand-picked by our staff and ranges from the whimsical to the practical to downright fun. Discover these unique and beautiful gifts for the creatives in your life (or just for yourself).
I love this Moon Vase in Dune from Myrth Ceramics, which is a studio run by a Boston-local husband and wife duo creating hand thrown ceramics. They recently developed a new line of glazes in muted blues. If you’re in the area, you can catch them at local craft markets or you can make an appointment to visit their lovely studio and maybe meet the studio dog!
Sarah Lueck, Interiors Associate
The G3 Vessel series from Good Thing combines simple, playful design with affordable and sustainable materiality. The small, flexible, silicone bowls come in three shapes – Line, Dot and Double Dot – and five trendy colors; they are the perfect way to add whimsy to the composition of your dining table, counter, or desk….And a great under $20 gift!
David Ascher, Architecture Associate
The subscription service Turning Art was given to my wife and I as a wedding gift seven years ago and we liked it so much that we continued the subscription. The way it works is that when you select a work of art, they send you the frame and a print of the art. When you request a new print of a different work, they send you a box to send the old piece back. As you continue to pay for the subscription, you build credits that can contribute to half the price of an original work, so after some time it makes it easier to purchase the originals.
It is fun and easy to search different art genres, artists and even locations. We like to support the local artists of whatever city we are living in – and we have taken it with us through 3 cities. Whenever I am asked for gift ideas, this is always one of the first things I think about. The company is Boston based too!
Del Hepler, Architecture Associate
For building enthusiasts, Mini Materials are to-scale mini models of materials like bricks and CMUs which are really fun to play with. Andrew’s class at the Harvard Graduate School of Design this fall used these miniature materials to explore pattern and construction possibilities with concrete blocks.
Rebecca Resnic, Designer
These felt mug rugs were one of the first accessories I bought when moving into my first proper apartment 9 years ago. They are still functional, stylish and even survived two toddlers playing with them. It is made with 100% wool felt – an all-natural product made of sheep’s wool that is earth-friendly. It has a really soft texture but is also durable and absorbent.
Christina Broja, Architecture Associate
