Proof of Concept - Gifts for creators
It’s that sacred time of year when Annual Gift Man comes down from the moon and brings gifts (that’s a Simpsons reference). Whether you celebrate a holiday or it’s merely December, this time of year comes with gifting. I figured it might be good to brainstorm some ideas of items you can encourage creativity for your friends or loved ones…maybe yourself. I don't have any affiliate links or care to link to them, so know that all these links to everything below are unsponsored and based on my pure love. Let me know what your favorite items are. I’d love to add them to my list! For the desk and office
Check out the newsletter workspaces.xyz for desk inspiration. Accessories for iPad ownersThough this is exclusive to iPad owners, it’s worth sharing. The tablet by Apple usually ends up b being a Netflix watching machine for many (nothing wrong with that). Getting the right accessories to set up your iPad can maximize your creative output!
Physical booksThis isn’t a top five of my favorite books of all time but some of the usuals I gift to people.
Pens for sketching and writingThe pen is mightier than the sword. For creatives, the pen is the sword. Here are a few of my daily creator tools.
Lux pens (AKA fancy pens)A guilty pleasure of mine is collecting high-quality pens. They are the equivalent of a katana sword for creators and makers.
Sweet, real, paperAs much as I love tablets in both iPad and e-ink display form, I continue going back to paper. Even if a tablet feels like paper, it’s not. I’d rather stock up on the equivalent price of a reMarkable tablet than the tablet itself.
Tweet of the weekFor those who like to goal set and reflect, Joey Banks put together a great template. This is a great time to practice gratitude. Near the end of each year, I like taking time to write about the relationships, experiences, & learnings that I've had and feel thankful for. For anyone interested in trying, I made a @NotionHQ template to duplicate & use for yourself. Grab it here! ✏️🔗
joeyabanks.notion.site/2021-in-Review… Deep work musicIshome is the pseudonym of Russian electronic producer Mirabella Karyanova. Here’s a track of her performance at the Eastern Electronics Festival in Berlin.
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