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Graphic designers - treat yourself this year to the perfect gift!
It's the most wonderful time of the year - especially when you get a Graphic Design related present that is uniquely you.

But what gifts do Graphic Designers REALLY want? What things should YOU have on your Christmas list? Should it be something practical? Something funny? Or how about something that'll help improve your skills?

In this episode of The Angry Designer,  join the festive fellows for their countdown of 20 gifts every graphic designer wants to find under the Christmas tree - or to treat themselves to!

As promised, our list and links below!
(BIG note: we are in no way sponsored, affiliated or making a penny on any of these gift ideas. They are completely unbiased except for the fact we love them!)

Shawns List
Staedtler® Mars® Technico 780 Leadholder

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen

DDC-012 "Factory Floor Issue Longhand Set"

Draplin Design Co. - Space Shuttle Poster Ki - 16th Edition

Booq Daypack

This Mug!                               

Desk pad

Wrist Support

Senneiser Headphones

Edifier Speakers


Massimos List
Old School pencils

Lamy Multi-Functional Pen

Rotring 3 in 1 pen pencil

Lapel Pin

Nix Mini Color Sensor

Logo Modernism

Fidget Toys

MasterClass

Pixel Art Wall Stickers

Desk Toys

Whiskey Tumblers

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