The holidays are right around the corner! Shop the SPD Holiday Gift Guide with some creative recommendations from our Board of Directors.
SPD Membership
One of the best gifts you can give this year, but we may be biased! A membership is the gift that keeps on giving. With happy hours and quarterly virtual talks and events (free to members), your happy recipient will be reminded of your generosity throughout the year. When you give an SPD membership you are not only supporting the premier professional organization of publication design, but inspiring the friend, colleague, or student you are sharing with.
SPD Merch!
Deliver your gift of an SPD membership with a variety of options like an SPD coffee cup, water bottle, shirts and much more.
Circle and Crescent 2025 Moon Calendar
“This is a beautiful, 9.5 x 24 inch hand-screen-printed calendar of the 2025 lunar cycle. The minimal design is mesmerizing and elevates the calendar into an art piece. It's also a gentle reminder that we are part of the universe. I get one every year.” - Jeanne Graves, Director of Photography, Fast Company
Posterzine
Posterzine is a groundbreaking publication that uniquely combines the worlds of print and art into one collectible format. Any issue is sure to delight your favorite design nerd!
Wacom One 12
Elevate your creative workflow this holiday season with the Wacom One Twelve. Perfect for graphic designers, photo editors, and photographers, this versatile drawing tablet offers a natural pen-on-paper feel, allowing for precise control and fluid artistry. With its compact size and vibrant display, it seamlessly integrates into any workspace, making it an ideal gift for creatives looking to enhance their projects. Unwrap inspiration and unleash your creativity with the Wacom One Twelve.
Creative Endurance by Mike Schnaidt
‘Cause it’s f*cking Schnaidt! - Keisha Dean, Executive Director, SPD
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Wilson Keyring by Craighill
A simple and efficient keyring, we’ve harnessed the inherent strength in cold rolled metal wire to create an elegant, secure closure. Wilson can handle all the keys a modern life demands.
Custom Notebook Porcelain Cup
“It’s an ode to print, it’s customizable and great for someone building their art collection.” - Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP
Rhodia Notepads
Rhodia Top-Stapled Notepads contain 80 pages of acid-free, pH-neutral, 20 lb (80 gsm) paper. Featuring iconic covers and filled with best-in-class writing paper, they're a favorite of artists, designers, architects and anyone who appreciates quality paper for graphs, notes, sketching, and hand drafting.
Floss by Roger Erickson
“It’s dynamic, sexy, and iconic.” - Keisha Dean, Executive Director, SPD
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Glamour: An Extraorindary History: 85 Years of Women Breaking Boundaries
“A beautifully designed visual history of Glamour magazine.” - Chuck Kerr, Senior Creative Director, Dotdash Meredith/Entertainment Weekly
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New York Nico’s Guide To NYC
“It is propping up small businesses and hidden gems around NYC.” - Brian Lutz, Illustrator and Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford
Marvel Super Graphic by Tim Leong
“The third book in Tim's Super Graphic series is perfect for comics and infographics nerds alike.” - Chuck Kerr, Senior Creative Director, Dotdash Meredith/Entertainment Weekly
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Pencil Light
This a great gift for someone who likes to read at night or needs a flashlight to look for something.
“I'm a fan of whimsical objects that are also functional. Why not a pencil that lights up. lol.” - Dian Holton, Art Director, AARP
Magic Keyboard Case For iPad
“The magic keyboard is such a great extension to the iPad.” - Rashida Morgan-Brown, Creative Director, rashidasdesigns.com
iPad Pro
“Great for designing, drawing or typing on the go!” - Rashida Morgan-Brown, Creative Director, rashidasdesigns.com
Apple Pencil
Spread the gift of digital creative dreams with the Apple Pencil. The latest and greatest has hover capabilities which is really great for many things including painting effects.
SHARPIE Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 65 Count
From creating art to marking up proofs Sharpies are great for art needs.
“I love using sharpies for art work and proofs. Sometimes I like to color code comments when marking proofs.” - Rashida Morgan-Brown, Creative Director, rashidasdesigns.com
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Smythson Chelsea Notebook in Panama
Made for notes on the go.
“The paper is amazing. Thin and gilt-edged and BLUE. So nice to write on. - Jana Meier-Roberts, Freelance Creative Director & Designer
Blackwing 602 (Set of 12)
“I use Blackwing for all my illustration work and have had a great relationship with the company for many years.” - Brian Lutz, Illustrator and Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point
Writing is so much more fun when you love the way that your pen writes and feels.
“My favorite pen for sketching, note-taking, whatever!” - Chuck Kerr, Senior Creative Director, Dotdash Meredith/Entertainment Weekly
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Caran d’Ache Ballpoint Pen 849™ COLORMAT-X Blue
“Love the design and weight, writes well and lasts ages.” - Jana Meier-Roberts, Freelance Creative Director & Designer
Clover Scout Holiday Collection
“Their style brings joy and delight — something we all need more of! My favorite 2 items from their holiday collection are the Flamingo Card and the Gift Tags.”
- Taylor Le, Creative Director, The San Francisco Standard
