{"id":997,"date":"2015-12-03T13:22:23","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T13:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:44:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:44:02","slug":"the-ultimate-gift-guide-for-design-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/the-ultimate-gift-guide-for-design-lovers","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Gift Guide for Design Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Image: Universal Expert Organisation Tray<\/a><\/p>\n

Good design isn\u2019t just beautiful; it\u2019s useful, unique, and built to last. So when creating this gift guide for design lovers, those were my criteria. I\u2019ve covered a range of stores, from high street favourites to online specialists and designer boutiques which means there\u2019s something for every budget.<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t made a Christmas list since I was a child, but if I were to write one now it would look a little something like this…<\/p>\n

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  1. Bialetti Moka Express 3 Cup Coffee Maker <\/strong>– \u00a330, Design Museum Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One from the design archives, the design of the Bialetti Moka Express has remained unchanged since its creation more than 70 years ago. It was designed in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti and it revolutionised the way people made coffee. This gift is for those who can\u2019t start the day without a hit of caffeine.<\/p>\n

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    1. Retro Inspired Travel Posters<\/strong> – \u00a340 each, I Heart Travel Art<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A trio of bold and adventurous travel posters designed by award-winning illustrator Joel Anderson would look fab on any wall. Inspired by classic poster art from the Golden Age of Travel, these prints have a distinct retro feel and an awe-inspiring colour scheme.<\/p>\n

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      1. New Nordic Design<\/strong> by Dorothea Gundtoft <\/strong>– \u00a319.95, Foyles.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Nordic designers have been making a profound impact on the world for nearly century. This beautiful book celebrates the history of Nordic design and looks forward to the future of it. One for fans of serene and enduring simplicity.<\/p>\n

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        1. B&O H6 Bronzed Hazel Headphones –<\/strong> \u00a3329, B&O<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          B&O\u2019s leather and bronze headphones are inspired by New York nightlife; \u201cThe fashion coming out of New York is straightforward, down to earth \u2013 and made to be used. Comfort and ease are key elements…\u201d Delivering on all fronts, these headphones provide flawless playback, ergonomic comfort and almost excessive style.<\/p>\n

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          1. Universal Expert by Sebastian Conran Modular Organisation Tray <\/strong>– \u00a365, John Lewis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            This desk tidy made from cork and porcelain is unlike any desk tidy I\u2019ve seen. It\u2019s beautifully utilitarian and deliberately sparse. A modern classic from Sebastian Conran (yes, son of the Sir Terence Conran), and there\u2019s a whole range<\/a> of matching office accessories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Image: Universal Expert Organisation Tray Good design isn\u2019t just beautiful; it\u2019s useful, unique, and built to last. So when creating this gift guide for design lovers, those were my criteria. I\u2019ve covered a range of stores, from high street favourites to online specialists and designer boutiques which means there\u2019s something for every budget. I haven\u2019t…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration-and-theory"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t