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Designer Book List

What to get the designer in your life.

Gift Guide — Books for the Designer in Your Life

Ryan Nance December 11, 2017

Often I get asked a lot of times about which books I'd recommend for the designers in their lives. Here is a short list.

In books, design wish Tags designer, books
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Design Wish — 11-Inch Retro Cast Aluminum Frying Pan with Soft-Touch Handle and Ecolon Non-Stick Coating, Gray

Ryan Nance November 28, 2017

The subtly efficient pan makes the act of frying as stylish as it is soothing....

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Gift Guide — 5 things for the Computer Programmer in your life

Ryan Nance November 21, 2017

If you've got a computer programmer in your life, and you are looking for something really killer to get them this Christmas, here is our gift guide. 

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The Sojourner Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards, especially for programmers who spend their days pounding out lines of code, not only provide the satisfying click and movement, but are meant to be better on the hands. 

This gorgeous steampunk mechanical keyboard is a show piece.

Get It on Amazon
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Anker Lumos LED Desk with USB Charging Port

This elegant and minimal desk lamp not only has a built in USB charging port and flicker-free light, but has 4 lighting modes (study, read, relax and bedtime) and 5 dimming levels. 

Get it on Amazon
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Upright Adjustable Standing Desk

The health benefits of standing are well documented, and for people who make their living at a desk and monitor, a standing desk is a must-have. This is a simple, flexible and gorgeous one.

Get it on amazon
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I've Got Pseudo-class T-shirt

Programmers have their own language and their own, often punny, always witty, sense of humor. This T-shirt, a premium American Apparel manufacture with a coding term used here with a wink and a smile. 

Get it Now

Apple Computer Patent Art Wall Hanging

Reproduction of the original patent artwork and application submitted by Steve Jobs to the US Patent & Trademark Office in 1983 printed on premium paper for an aged and authentic look.

Get it on Amazon
In gear guide, design wish, 5tilt Tags design, computing, gift guides, programmer
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Every Day Carry — Drawing & Sketching

Ryan Nance November 7, 2017
In 5tilt, design wish Tags design, shopping, gift guides
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Design Wish — Women of NASA LEGOs

Ryan Nance November 1, 2017

LEGO has released their Women of NASA set which includes:

  • 4 minifigures: Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton, Sally Ride and Mae Jemison.
  • Features 3 LEGO® builds illustrating the areas of expertise of the 4 featured women of NASA.
  • Nancy Grace Roman’s build features a posable Hubble Space Telescope with authentic details and a projected image of a planetary nebula.
  • Margaret Hamilton's build features a stack of book elements, representing the books of listings of Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) onboard flight software source code.
  • Sally Ride and Mae Jemison’s build features a launchpad and Space Shuttle Challenger with 3 removable rocket stages.
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In 5tilt, design wish Tags DESIGN, legos, nasa
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Design Wish - Gorgeous Cheese Grater

Ryan Nance August 1, 2017

"Gorgeous cheese grater" is not a sentence I've written before. And yet. And yet.

In design wish Tags cooking, design, tools

Make America Think Again

Ryan Nance January 21, 2017

This is a hat I designed. You can get one too.
It was $19.99, but now only $16.99
http://5thin.gs/make-america-think-again

Buy it now
In 5tilt, design wish Tags think, hat, funny, election, design

Design Wish — Saddleback Leather Passport Sleeve

Ryan Nance November 12, 2016
$44 on Amazon

Needing to get out of the country soon, but in style? This simple and durable passport wallet is gorgeous.

In design wish Tags design, travel, leather, wallet
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5 Things for People Who Need A More Stylish Desk — Design Wish

Ryan Nance October 30, 2016

Considering how much time we spend at our desks, a few considered additions beyond the computer and mouse can make a mountain of a difference.

So here is a collection of 5 things that will give your desk greater easy, order, style and interest. Share the list with the desk-bound that need a little lift.

Native Union DOCK for iPhone or iPad

 

Premium weighted silicone combined with precision cut aluminum matches metal finishes of your device

Compatible with iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 6/6s, iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini (all generations), iPod Touch, iPod Nano, Apple Magic Keyboard, Apple Magic Trackpad 2, Apple Magic Mouse 2 (remove DOCK aluminium back-plate), Apple TV Remote with Touch (4th generation Apple TV), Apple Smart Battery Case

$49.99 on Amazon
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Rain Design mTower Vertical Laptop Stand

Vertical notebook stand saves desk space. Increases airflow around notebook to keep it cooler. Sturdy single piece aluminum design. Sand-blasted and anodized finish matches Apple notebooks. Compatible with MacBook Pro 13/15/17, MacBook Pro 13/15; retina, MacBook Air 11/13

$47.95 on Amazon
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WoneNice Retro Flip Down Clock - Internal Gear Operated-Black

  • 12 Hour AM/ PM Clock
  • Flip Down Minute and Hour Display, Easy to read numbers
  • Accurate quartz movement
  • Quality construction woth updated retro flip design in silver
  • Power Source: 1 x D Battery (not included)
$34.99 on Amazon
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Kikkerland Concrete Desktop Planter

  • Go green at the office
  • Desktop planter is made of solid concrete
  • The terraced base holds pens, business cards, or other small supplies
  • Great accent to any desk
  • Measures 6.3 by 3.6 by 3.2-inches
$28.03 on Amazon
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Culinarium - Concrete Utensil Holder

Weighty, solid, austere, durable and stylish.

  • 4.5"D x &" H
$75 on Amazon
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In design wish, 5tilt Tags work, desk, designer, design wish, iphone accessories, computer dock, clock, planter, plants, concrete
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Design Wish: Whales in the Home

Ryan Nance September 24, 2016
Whale shower curtain

Whale shower curtain

$14.56 on Amazon
Cotton Linen Square Throw Pillow Cushion Cover Black White Whales 18"

Cotton Linen Square Throw Pillow Cushion Cover Black White Whales 18"

$7.99 on Amazon
 Whale Love Upcycled Vintage 19th Century Dictionary Art Print 8x10

 

Whale Love Upcycled Vintage 19th Century Dictionary Art Print 8x10

$12.99 on Amazon
Cast Iron Whale's Tail Wall Hook

Cast Iron Whale's Tail Wall Hook

$12.34 on Amazon
Whale Chart Matches Match Box Set of 2

Whale Chart Matches Match Box Set of 2

$13.49 on Amazon
In design wish Tags whales, decor, home, design

New Design — Quoth the Raven "Turn Down for What!"

Ryan Nance August 24, 2016

Been adding some new designs to our stuff including this one. Get yours today.

In design wish, stuff Tags funny, quotes, tshirts

Design Wish — Blue Yeti Desktop Microphone

Ryan Nance July 24, 2016

Said to be one of the best desktop mics for podcasting the Blue Yeti USB mic looks pretty good. 

In design wish Tags gadgets, mics

Design Wish — Pencil, Pen and Marker Drawers for Your Desk

Ryan Nance June 30, 2016

For those designers who believe pencil first, pixel later, there is the dilemma of an art bin on your desk. Here, a 4-level set of drawers for your microns, pentels and prismacolors, sits neatly on your desk to keep your tools close at hand.

In design wish Tags design, office
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Design Wish - Plain Moleskine Cahier Extra Large Notebook

Ryan Nance January 27, 2016

There are so many great sketching notebooks in the world, and in my design practice I have tried a lot of them. These Plain Moleskine Cahier Extra Large Notebooks are my current favorite. They don't feel oversized, but they do feel expansive. And, unlike some of the other Moleskine line, these feel like they are working notebooks, neither precious nor showy. 

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In design wish Tags design, notebook, sketching, practice, moleskin

Design Wish — Aluminum Work Stool

Ryan Nance August 28, 2015

From the industrial casters with steel bearings to the smooth cam action, this TRINITY Aluminum Work Stool is a thing of beauty and I am looking forward to adding it to my design workspace.

In design wish Tags seating, stool, design

Design Wish — 5 Back to School Backpacks

Ryan Nance August 4, 2015
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In search for my own backpack that would take me across country on the plane, across town on the metro or around town on my cycle, I found a lot of gorgeous backpacks, ranging from great deals to beautiful pieces.

Here is a preview of my full list of backpacks great for back to school.

In design wish Tags design, school, backpacks

Design Wish — Hand-book Journal Co. 8-1/2-Inch by 12-Inch Quattro Journal, Grid

Ryan Nance July 14, 2015

Good sketching makes good design. And this is a great notebook.

In design wish Tags designer, notebook, sketching

Design Wish - Grilled Cheesus - Sandwich Press with a Jesus Face on It

Ryan Nance April 27, 2015

There is so little that needs to be said about the Grilled Cheesus. It toasts the face of Jesus on your sandwich as you grill it. Can I get an Amen?

Get some heavenly blessings on your sandwich now »

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In design wish Tags appliance, funny

Design Wish - Bombata Maxi Laptop Bag

Ryan Nance February 11, 2015
In design wish Tags bags, laptop

Design Wish - LSTN Headphones ZEBRA WOOD

Ryan Nance February 6, 2015

Vinyl wrapped cord, in-line mic, adjustable fit, the LST12 Headphones in Zebra wood are like BEATS but stylish.

In design wish Tags headphones, tech, technology
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