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Nov 2020
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2020 Graphic Designers Christmas Gift Gu...

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This is the Graphic Designer Christmas Gift Guide for 2020 by Dave at The Quickie Podcast! I spoke with designer friends, put down a few things I had my eyes on, and had a blast putting this list together.

G.A.R.M Company - A wicked platform full of awesome digital resources and tools for you. Check it out here to have 20% off applied. http://garmcompany.com/quickie

Field Notes Books + Press Sheets - Yah...I said, Press Sheets! https://fieldnotesbrand.com/

Bellroy Wallets - Backpacks, Wallets, Pouches. Great build quality, great materials. I have my eye on the Hide + Seek Wallet in Caramel. https://bellroy.com/

Prints + Merch

Never Made - Amazing Screen Prints in his unique style. Great dude, great work. Get it HERE!

Lincoln Design Co. - Their work is incredible and their merch is top-notch. Especially that Logo Mayhem poster. Right HERE.

HellCats USA - Clark and Britt are very talented and awesome people. Their products are great and include candles, fresh prints hot out the oven, apparel, and more. Right HERE.

Jason the 29th - A gem of a human, who is very talented and tells great stories. Check him out in Episode 074 of the Quickie, and check out his prints and merch, including Crunk Friday here. Right HERE.

Books

LogoLounge Books - Thousands and Thousands of logo inspiration. Newest book 12 is out on December 4th. Find it HERE.

Freelance and Business and Stuff - Over 9000 copies sold. Every week I hear great things about this book. The talented Hoodzpah crew puts their experience and amazing personality into this one to help you get started with your design business. Get after it HERE.

Never Split the Difference - The art of negotiation taught through stories of real hostage negotiations from a former CIA negotiator. Great life skill to have. Google it...

Subscription Boxes

Snack Nation - Hard to find snacks for you or the office. Boxes from 8 items to 150 items. Yum. Right HERE

Candy Club - I am a sucker for Candy. Sweet, sour, all good. Six jars of unique candy. Right HERE.

Carnivore Club - They contact the world's best Meat Craftspeople and being it to your door. Right HERE.

Cloth and Paper - Stationery and Pen subscriptions. Love good stationery. Stationary HERE.

NIX Mini 2 Color Sensor - An awesome color sensor tool. HERE

FlexiSpot Standing Desk Convertor - Sit, or stand without having to buy a whole new desk. https://www.flexispot.com/standing-desk-converters

Noise Cancelling Headphones - I'm an Apple and Beats Fan.
BEATS FLEX
BEATS STUDIO3

Bluetooth Speaker - Office Sound - Marshall Acton II

Ipad with Apple Pencil - Doesn't need more th

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