Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son enjoys graphic designing, there are several gift ideas that can help inspire and support his hobby. Here are a few meaningful and personal suggestions:

1. High-Quality Graphics Tablet: A graphics tablet is an essential tool for graphic designers. It allows them to draw directly on the screen, giving a more natural and precise feel compared to using a mouse. Look for a tablet that offers pressure sensitivity and a good level of accuracy to enhance his digital artwork.

2. Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription: Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of industry-standard software for graphic design, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. A subscription to this service will give your son access to the latest versions of these programs, allowing him to explore and expand his design skills.

3. Inspirational Design Books: Books focusing on graphic design can spark creativity and provide valuable insight into the field. Look for titles from renowned designers or books that showcase different graphic design styles and techniques. They can serve as a source of inspiration and knowledge for your son.

4. Designing Courses or Workshops: Consider enrolling your son in a graphic design course or workshop. This type of hands-on learning can help him enhance his skills, learn new techniques, and network with professionals in the industry. Look for local classes or reputable online platforms that offer design courses tailored to his interests.

5. Professional Design Software Plugins: There are various plugins available for graphic design software that can enhance functionality and streamline the creation process. Research popular plugins that align with graphic design interests, such as ones that add special effects, provide advanced color palettes, or offer custom brush sets.

6. Customized Design Tools and Accessories: Personalized design tools, such as a customized laptop sleeve or a graphic designer's sketchbook, can make thoughtful gifts. You can have his name or a meaningful quote engraved or printed on these items to add a touch of personalization.

7. Design Subscription Boxes: Subscription boxes tailored to graphic designers can be a fun and unique gift idea. These boxes often include design resources like fonts, templates, stock images, and other design-related surprises to inspire creativity.

Additionally, consider speaking with your son about his specific graphic design interests and any specific tools or resources he may need or want. This conversation can help you tailor the gift to his specific needs and preferences, ensuring that it will be both meaningful and practical for his graphic design journey.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”