Design-Focused Holiday Gifts for Creative Professionals

Peruse our sustainable and functional 2025 gift ideas, perfect for design professionals.
Nov. 28, 2025
3 min read

At A Glance

  • Holiday gifts for designers should balance creativity, utility, and style.
  • Sustainable products resonate strongly with environmentally minded professionals.
  • Portable tech supports on-the-go creativity for architects and designers.
  • Thoughtful accessories can enhance workflow across studio and site work.

Interiors and Sources’ 2025 Holiday Gift Guide brings together the season’s inspired picks for designers, architects, and creative pros who appreciate thoughtful design in every detail. From sustainable desk accessories to portable tech, artisan-crafted objects, and playful design-centric finds, this curated roundup highlights gifts that balance style, function, and imagination. Explore ideas that spark creativity, support workflow, and celebrate the people who shape the spaces we love.

For all

Bene

Delight the design professional on your list with the bFRIENDS Power Module by Bene. Crafted from 3D-printed recycled food packaging, this sustainable accessory provides essential USB and socket access while bringing color and style to studios or offices. Available in multiple sizes and customizable colorways, it pairs perfectly with storage trays for a tidy, inspiring workspace. Thoughtful, eco-conscious, and highly functional, it’s a gift that architects and interior designers will actually use—and love.

Simple Modern Getaway Bag

The Simple Modern Getaway Bag makes a stylish, practical gift for interior designers and architects who are always on the go. Lightweight, durable, and easy to clean, this tote features a roomy interior, detachable zipper pocket, and tip-proof treaded bottom. Ideal for transporting sketches, samples, or everyday essentials, it blends contemporary design with everyday utility—a thoughtful, design-savvy gift perfect for the creative professional in your life. Available in medium (10.75” H x 14.5” W x 5.5” D), large (12” H x 18.5” W x 10” D), or extra-large (13.5” H x 19” W x 11.25” D).

Wacom

Meet the Wacom MovinkPad 11, the all-in-one sketching tablet that lets creativity flow anytime, anywhere. Lightweight at just 1.3 lbs, this Android-powered device features an 11.45-inch anti-glare display for a natural drawing experience. The battery-free Wacom Pro Pen 3 delivers uninterrupted precision, while Wacom Canvas and CLIP STUDIO PAINT DEBUT make it easy to sketch, refine, and share. Perfect for architects and designers seeking portable inspiration this holiday season.

Sullivan Owen

Perfect for designers seeking thoughtful, artisanal gifts, the Barely Cinched vase from Sullivan Owen transforms floral styling into effortless elegance. The roughly 7″ H x 6″ D vessel is crafted from high-fired porcelain with a satin clear glaze, offering gentle structure inspired by how a bouquet is balanced between thumb and forefinger. Each handmade vase includes subtle variations, a handwritten note, floral elixir, and custom keepsake packaging. Signed, numbered, and produced in the USA, it’s functional art for modern interiors.

For interior designers

“Not a Decorator” Totebag

The “Not a Decorator” Totebag is the perfect canvas tote for interior designers who want to make a statement—literally. Measuring 15″ W x 16″ H with reinforced 20″ handles, it’s durable, minimalist, and practical for daily use in the studio or on site. Its witty wording distinguishes the serious designer from the casual decorator, making this tote a clever, functional, and stylish accessory for creative professionals who live and breathe interior design.

For architects

LEGO

Celebrate design and culture with the LEGO Architecture New York City Skyline set, a holiday gift that merges creativity with architectural history. Featuring 598 pieces, this collectible model showcases icons like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron Building, and One World Trade Center. Standing 10” high, it’s perfectly scaled with true-to-life color details. Ideal for architects, designers, and travel lovers, LEGO’s New York City Skyline connects history, culture, and design.

More Gifting Ideas

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Image courtesy of Forest Homes
The Lume table lamp by Forest Homes.
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