Gimme gimme 🎁
Hello friends!
I hope you're enjoying this Serial Maker newsletter! Did you pay more attention to your dreams after last week's issue? If you missed any of the past editions, make sure to check them out. And if you know someone who might benefit from this newsletter, please forward this email to a friend. 😀
It's the season of giving. This issue has a bunch of ideas for gifts for that special maker in your life.
This issue is all about giving 🎁
Gifts For Creatives
Moleskine Sketchbook
Any creative will tell you that you can never have enough sketchbooks. I've been a Moleskine fan for a long time, and never leave home without one.
Some Good Pens
Who doesn't love a good pen? Japanese brands like MUJI are amazing. Here are some of my favorites:
Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen 0.44mm
Pilot V Fineliner Pen 0.5mm
MUJI Gel-Ink Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm
Tombow Dual Brush Pens
Paul Rand: A Designer's Art
A comprehensive collection of the most important work from the most influential American graphic designer of the 20th century.
Michael Bierut: How to
One of the greatest graphic designers sharing his insights alongside a retrospective of his work.
Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way
Unlock your creative potential. This book will change the way you think about creativity.
Gifts For Techies
Arduino Starter Kit
Arduino makes it easy to get started hacking on the internet of things. What better way to bring those technical chops into the real world?
Git Log Mug
This mug is decorated with a log of Git commit messages any programmer can relate to. Designed by Kelly Vaughn.
LEUCHTTURM1917 A5 Notebook
The dot grid is perfect for an engineering journal, or a bullet journal, or wire-framing, or mind mapping. You name it. This was my go-to book for bullet journalling this past year.
UX Kits Wireframe Deck
This is a fun way to plan out your user experience. Build your flows with these quality cards.
Gifts For Everyone
Bialetti Moka Express
This is the closest you will get to a quality espresso without an actual espresso machine. My Moka pot is now part of my daily ritual.
Some Good Coffee
Sticking with the caffeine theme, I like Lavazza Espresso Roast, but any good coffee bean will do.
Laser Tweets
Wooden laser etched tweets by Josh Pigford. Immortalize a favorite tweet.
Happy Holidays!
Serial Maker will be taking a break for the next two weeks. I can't believe we made it to Issue 16! I'll see you in the New Year!
Keep making, and thanks for reading! 🙌
Hit reply to tell me what you're making. I'm looking for anyone interested in talking about their own side-projects and maker journey, so speak up if you'd like to appear in Serial Maker. I'd also love to know what you thought of this issue, and what you want to hear about in the future.
Until next week,
Craig