With the holiday season in full swing I know many people are scrambling to find the perfect gifts for family and friends. When searching for those on my list I came across some quirky gift ideas that would be perfect for any designer. I compiled my favorites into the following gift guide:

1. Pantone Hotel: As a designer there is no better place to get inspired than a trip to the Pantone Hotel in Brussels, Belgium. The unique design of this hotel will open your eyes to a spectrum of all different colors. Surprise a loved one in your life with a trip to get inspired and live/play in the world of color that they work with everyday.

2. Photoshop Photo Frame: This goofy frame makes their photos look as if they are in their work.

3. Apple Magic Mouse: This is the most advanced apple mouse yet! The magic mouse is wireless and has a seamless multi-touch surface. This surface reads your gestures to allow page swiping, 36-degree scroll, one and two-button click, and screen zoom. Pretty much you cant go wrong with and gift from Apple for the designer in your life!

4. Bluetooth Virtual Laser Keyboard: This is a compact gadget that can display a full-size laser keyboard on any flat surface.

5. uDraw Studio- Game and Tablet: This game for Nintendo Wii allows you to draw and paint masterpieces at home with family and friends.

6. App Pillows: These unique pillows give a softer side to the icons designers see everyday.

7. DiskGO USB Watch Flash Drive: This is a great gift for the forgetful designer! This multi-purpose watch tells time and stores up to 2GB of flash memory that can connect to any USB port.

8. USB Coffee heater: Designers and developers often love caffeinated hot drinks. What better way to keep them warm than right at their own desk? This portable warmer plugs right into the USB port in their computer so they can enjoy their caffeinated treats anytime of the day.

9.  Photoshop Magnet Kit: Make family photos look as if they are in Photoshop right on your fridge!

10. Eat Sleep Graphic Design Ornament: This funny ornament includes a red ribbon for hanging on the tree and is great for the graphic design enthusiast.

11. Customized Mac Skins: As stated before you really cant go wrong with Apple products and accessories. These laptop skins will let a designer give their work station some personal flare.

12. Pantone Color Chart T-shirt: This shirt is a play off the color chart used for printing that designers will get a kick out of. The shirt is available in multiple colors to fit the style of your particular designer.

13.  Pantone Color Coffee/Tea Mug Set: This coffee mug is a funny display of the color combination’s they see everyday at work.

14. “Oh Crop” Christmas Stocking: Last but not least! This stocking design adds a little humor to the Photoshop- Photo editing work designers do everyday.