The Women Talk Design 2023 Gift Guide
It’s officially gifting season so we compiled a gift guide to help you shop with intention!
This year’s guide highlights many of the talented folks in our community as well as some small businesses we think you’ll love.
Keep an eye out for our community members on the list (we even linked to their speaker profiles so you can learn more about them!)
Shopping small helps support the dreams of small business owners, artists, and freelancers. It also helps keep money in the community the small business serves.
We broke down the guide into categories so you can explore gift ideas for the storyteller, host, homebody, adventurer, and more in your life.
Read on to check out our picks for everyone on your list this year, and maybe something for yourself too.
For the Storyteller
This workbook from Jessica Gardner to help solve the most common problems with portfolio case studies, so they can stop writing too much and add more storytelling!
This Busy AF leather journal to keep track of their anecdotes.
This Storytelling kit to help them turn family memories into tales.
A seat in Present Yourself for the person whose voice you want to hear.
This custom stationary for a personal touch.
For the Reader
This book to help them find, reclaim, and fulfill their purpose from Charlotte Cramer.
A wallet that looks like their favorite book.
This book that teaches a practical framework, backed by sociological research, to make their introversion work for them from Stephanie Thoma.
This book to help them learn the tools and frameworks to define the systems that surround their work from Sheryl Cababa.
This bookmark that’s perfect for fiction lovers.
This collection of essays and case studies that brings feminist theory and critical thinking to life through vital, approachable design methods and practices from Ali Place.
For the Host
The “Better than small talk” series from Kat Vellos to initiate meaningful conversations amongst their guests.
This bread candle to fill their home with a freshly baked bread smell.
This DIY butter candle kit so they can make their own edible candle for a centerpiece that’s sure to spark up a conversation.
This bottle apron that leaves no detail behind and adds festivity to even the glassware!
These reusable napkins that are perfect for any tablescape and good for the environment.
The coolest wine glasses they’ll ever receive.
For the Homebody
These tapestry blankets from Schessa Garbutt to inject functional art into their home.
These hair products that came recommended by Neby Teklu for much needed pampering.
Beautiful and functional furniture designed by Stella Guan.
These puzzles that will never bore.
This sun-catcher with an important reminder.
This bloom mug to brighten up their morning coffee.
A flower that will never die.
For the Adventurer
These leather boots that are easy to slip on, style up or down, and made to journey with you everywhere from Mitali Gupta. Better yet, Chalo is offering an exclusive coupon code for 15% for our followers. Use code: WTD15 at checkout.
A bright and functional backpack available in an array of color combinations.
This bucket hat with a reminder for everyone around them.
An extra soft, large, beach towel.
This bag that holds what they need for any weekend getaway.
A water bottle sling so they can be hands-free while out and about.
For the Digital Content Lover
This book that will teach them how to leverage the principles and practices of information architecture in order to craft more thoughtful and effective digital spaces from Lisa Maria Marquis.
This book to help them identify and remove the barriers to strong, effective content work from Rachel McConnell.
This mini LED light for their smartphone so they can create with without worrying about lighting.
This book from Natalie Dunbar that helps them create and manage a content strategy practice that is both sustainable and successful.
For the Artist/Crafter
This creative flow journal includes prompts to help them get creative. It leaves out dates so they can work on their own timeline.
A class at a local art center so they can learn a new medium! In LA, check out Nova Community Arts.
This big book of queer stickers with over 1,000 stickers included.
This book full of tutorials to make fun crafts and added advice to obliterate perfectionism.
For the Freelancer / Small Business Owner
This e-book from Lisa D. Dance that will help them improve customer service experiences. Lisa is offering an exclusive discount for our followers. Score 20% off with code: WTD2023 at checkout.
This self-care for entrepreneurs course from Cassandra Hill.
This course from Ladé Tawak that will help them reduce the risk of making the wrong decisions and get customer insights quickly and efficiently.
This XL tote bag that comes in tons of color options and is perfect for someone on the go.
This color wheel notebook to help keep them organized and inspired.
For your Colleague
This game from Meena Kothandaraman and Zarla Ludin to help break the ice and elicit stories from their team during meetings.
This guide from Shailvi Wakhlu to help them elevate their career.
This self-reflection and career planning workbook from Roberta Dombrowski.
A course from Indi Young to help elevate their skillset.
These deskmats from Susan Lin combine beauty and function to brighten up their workspace.
To wrap any of the gifts up on this guide or beyond, Chie Tamada makes festive gift wrap, cards, and more. Check out the beach vibes holiday stickers to organize your gift stack.
Finally, for anyone in your life that might need some inspiration to speak up and share their ideas, we created a free ebook full of quotes from the 13 contributors of the Present Yourself book as our gift to you. Grab your free copy or gift a copy here.
Happy gifting from the Women Talk Design team!
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