20 Hot Valentine’s Gifts For Designers And Geeks

February 10, 2011 | Thoughts & Words By | 11 Comments

Is it too late to share some interesting finds for Valentine’s Day? I think not. I love seeing what is out there for special occasions, especially gifts that cater to the inner geek. Admit it, there is a little bit of geekiness in you! It is, in me.  How else does one explain getting excited about fake lego jewellery or digital music on a USB stick that is camouflaged in a retro cassette tape package? If you didn’t take time off from coding your latest app or designing your newest logo or redesigning your portfolio and completely forgot to get your better half (most definitely your better half if you are the one who has forgotten) something small, something quirky but useless, something meaningful in the nerd universe; then this list is just what you need. As always, I have put together some fun stuff for Valentine’s that your Valentine may get a kick out of.

1. Scott Pilgrim Kissing Mug

Scott Pilgrim Kissing Mugs

Have you watched Scott Pilgrim? The modern day epitome of geek oozes out from every part of the movie. These Scott Pilgrim kissing mugs for "him" and "her" would be perfect to pour some of that geekiness into your everyday life.

2. Mans Candle

Man Candles

A candle for the man! Nutmeg & Ginger with a splash of Motor Oil. Lemongrass & Thyme with a dash of Lady Luck …. very creative and geeky fragrance combinations. I wonder what they smell like!

3. I Love My Geek Tees

Tees

Spunky looking tees for him and her. Go on! Proclaim your geekiness!

4. 8-Bit Flower Bouquet

8-Bit Flowers

Someone recently raised a question about how much those cut flowers in vases cost? The ones that sit on a coffee table during a television chat show or interview. It is a legitimate question. How cool would it be to give your love some gorgeous flowers that didn’t need watering and also told them that you value your money and the environment?

5. i-heart Necklace

i-heart necklace

So cute and crafty, centimeters on the outside, inches on the inside.

6. Heart Logo Necklace

Logo necklace

Modern, cool, this necklace looks like a paper aeroplane. But it also has the geometric shape of a heart, with two halves of a perfectly matched whole. This would most definitely excite the logo designer or origami nerd in your life!

7. The Ladies Of Star Wars Playing Cards

Ladies Of Star Wars

This one actually made me crack up! But you’d win brownie points if you gave this to your Star Wars crazy boyfriend/husband this Valentine’s!

8. I Love You In Binary – 8×10 Geek Print

Binary Print

A fun, bold print that says "I Love You" in Binary. Nothing else says I Love You Better!


9. LeWhif Breathable Chocolate

Le Whif Breathable Chocolate

All the headiness and kick of chocolate without actually eating it? Brilliant!

10. Cute Lego Brick Rings

Lego Rings

These are absolutely adorable! And so many vibrant colors to choose from! PRomise your love in true retro geek style.

11. Nerd in ASCII Binary Code Messenger Bag

Binary Satchel

Very stylish bag for the geek in your life!

12. Pac-Man Candy

Pac-Man Candy

Pac-man and the ghosts, full of sweet yummy candy. This Valentine’s Day share some arcade sweetness and also end up with some rare pac-man collector’s tins.

13. USB Mix Tape

Mix Tape

You can’t have a lovey-dovey relationship without a mixed tape! So what if cassette players are defunct. Go the USB way!

14. ion Audio iPTUSB Potable USB Turntable

Turntable

Give your guy or girl this swanky limited edition red turntable and watch them swoon all over you!

15. Pantone Covers For iPhone And iPad

Pantone Covers

You MUST buy this! How amazing are these Pantone covers to dress up your favorite gadgets?

16. Camera Armor

Camera Armor

Lightweight silicone camera skins by Camera Armor would endear you even more to your photography mad other half! These are gorgeous and would make a lovely gift.

17. Lovers Name A Star

Name A Star

Name a star after your loved one and one for yourself and be immortalized in the night skies for the next 10 billion years or more! Romantic, profound and absolutely mad!

18. Skullcandy Hesh Paul Frank Headphones – Black Julius

Skullcandy Headphones

I have one of these and they are amazing! They are bold, loud, stunning and perfect to accessorize your ipod or laptop.

19. His & Hers Wii-Motes (In US Only)

Wii-Motes

Nintendo will be releasing special edition remotes for him and her this Valentine’s Day in the US. Get you game face on!

20. I Love You – By Threadless

I Love You Tee
This tee sums it all up very nicely!

As for me. I am going gift-free this year. So is Nick! We are opting instead for a special lunch and dinner together where we will no doubt remniscise about past Valentine’s days and the surprises we sprung on each other and the juvenile gifts we exchanged. On that note, wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day.

 

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Sneh Roy is a web designer/content developer by day and the creative force behind LBOI by night. She is also the co-founder of Stars We Love and Cook Republic. With coffee running through her veins, she enthusiastically battles each day, one design at a time! Connect with her on Twitter.


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11 Responses to “20 Hot Valentine’s Gifts For Designers And Geeks”

  1. Paul 11. Feb, 2011 at 9:33 AM #

    These are cool for female designers/devs: http://quirkyboutique.com/word-necklaces/geek-necklace/prod_458.html

    Great post Sneh :)

  2. Dennis Salvatier 13. Feb, 2011 at 4:45 AM #

    Great list, Sneh. Some of this stuff is actually going to get in through my door. :)
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  3. Charlie B. Johnson 14. Feb, 2011 at 4:51 PM #

    Hey Sneh….thanks for listing these interesting Valentine Gifts for the creative community of Designers/Geeks..I really enjoyed all these ideas :)

    This Valentine, I also posted something interesting and unusual on my blog….list of things which make our client similar to our Valentine ;)

    If curious do check out…you will surely enjoy reading.
    Charlie B. Johnson´s last [type] ..Similarities between a Client and your Valentine – Handle with Care!!

  4. Sergiu Naslau 18. Feb, 2011 at 5:10 AM #

    The “I love you” t-shirt is nice.

  5. Rebecca Agra 20. Feb, 2011 at 8:51 AM #

    So cute! I want all!!
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  6. LEDs Lighting 10. Mar, 2011 at 8:08 PM #

    I like it..I love the kissing mug…

  7. OC Wedding Photographer 31. Mar, 2011 at 1:17 AM #

    Hi Sneh .. Those “I Love My Geek Tees” are awesome … And those camera armor is very useful as well … Thanks for sharing!!!

  8. Jack Smith 24. May, 2011 at 7:48 PM #

    Hi Sneh,

    All Gifts are beautiful but I liked i-heart Necklace and Heart Logo Necklace the most.

    Thanks
    Jack

  9. ninjacontent 02. Jun, 2011 at 7:41 PM #

    I am feeling like a kid left loose on a toy store for the first time. I loved all of them, especially the headphone ones.

  10. Jason Aldein 15. Jun, 2011 at 10:17 PM #

    I like number 3 …I Love My Geek Tees … I wish next year I will buy one for me and one formy gf :D

  11. Annalisa 05. Aug, 2011 at 1:28 AM #

    Even though it is past Valentine’s day, this list is great for any “gift giving” occasion. My favorite is the Lego ring, I would have a hard time getting this for someone without getting one for myself. Thanks for sharing a great geeky gift list! I will be using it as a reference in the future.