Gifts for Your Artsy Design Friend

We all have that one friend who's just quirky enough to get away with those little gifts that are somehow incredibly design-forward but also just cute and silly. This gift guide is dedicated to all of those besties.

1. Farfalle Hoops by Lisa Says Gah, $45

Pasta earrings? Only Lisa Says Gah could ever! We definitely have a few foodie friends in mind who would rock these, and we’re sure you do too. Gift away!

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2. Archive by Sofia Coppola, $65

This oversized pink book is the perfect coffee table addition for your friend who loves film (and Sofia Coppola).

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3. Fish Comb by Shop Jume, $30

A sweet little fish comb made from shells! She can also be worn as a hair accessory in a messy bun. Gift your favorite friend the opportunity to be Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

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4. Butter Soap by Jacquemus, $25

A designer gift at an affordable price, we love this Butter Soap from fashion brand Jacquemus. The shape, the packaging, the butter! Perfection.

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5. Chili Candle by Scandles, $22

Let’s be honest, candles shaped like food are just cool. Candles shaped as red spicy chili? The ultimate cool and quirky gift.

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6. "Baby Won't You Light Me Up?" Match Striker by Coming Soon New York, $75

This is a conversation piece reminiscent of the infamous leg lamp from A Christmas Story (IYKYK). Maybe your friend will display her in the window, or maybe she’ll go perfectly next to the Chili candle. The options are endless.

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7. Artist Quote Ceramic Mug by MoMA Design Store, $14

A ceramic mug so nice they had to make it twice. Double the saying, double the fun. Our vote goes to the yellow one because there really is no such thing as too much yellow. We’ll leave the blue or yellow decision up to you! 

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8. “Jesus Saves I Spend” Jewel Case by Musae Studio, $59

This jewelry case is both sassy and irreverent, aka the perfect gift for someone who wouldn’t bat an eye at receiving something like this around the holidays.

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9. Lentil Soup Sweatshirt by Katie Kimmel, $40

Only your cool artsy friend could get away with wearing a bright pink sweatshirt that says lentil soup on it without having anyone ask questions. Better yet, make a custom order with Katie Kimmel to get really personalized on their food/beverage/food of choice.

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10. Accordion Pro Filer by Poketo, $48

Any artist or designer knows the power of a paper organizer. This colorful accordion-style filer from Poketo has enclosures big and small to fit all of those pesky receipts, images, business cards… you name it. Now that’s what we call a useful and stylish gift.