+$Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if your other half – or secret crush – is a creative type, chances are the traditional chocolates and flowers might not cut it this romantic season.
+$So, we’ve put together a list of gifts with the designer in mind; through sleek and innovative branding, helpful practicality or just a plain nice-looking present, these last minute treats will show you care about the creative in your life.
+$01. Illustrated Cards
+$There are so many cards to choose from when it comes to Valentine’s Day but why not go for something a little different this year? Illustrators Nikki Farquharson and Alex Screen are among some of our favourites, with their ace typography skills and er, interesting character design.
+$02. Enamel Pins
+$Picking out your partner’s favourite pop culture character in enamel pin form is probably one of the most romantic things you could do.+$Heartificial+$have a massive range of cute designs featuring characters from Friends to Daria, Gilmore Girls to The Office and Jurassic Park to cult Wes Anderson characters.
+$If you’re looking for something more Valentine-focused, why not try the first one on our mini-gallery above from+$Diglot Etc？
03. +$Typochocolate
+$A simple box of chocolates from the corner shop just won’t do if it’s for a creative. Instead, we’ve found this typography-inspired treat created by Montreal-based design studio, Dynamo. Featuring positive messages, such as "heck yes" and "best day ever" in original typographic designs, this will be a sweet gift for your loved one.
04. +$Tattly Temp Tattoos
+$Tattoos are one of the best ways you can express your creativity and your other half may already have a few. However, if your partner isn’t quite ready to take the plunge, Tattly’s range of gorgeous temporary tattoos are the perfect present. They’ve also just launched a their+$‘heartfelt’ Collection+$just in time for Valentine’s Day.
05. +$CMYK Cuff Links
+$CMYK is a go-to choice when it comes to picking out a present for your creative partner. If they like getting suited-and-booted, you can’t go wrong with some CMYK cuff-links from Etsy maker Fairycakes. Their enamel finish and colourful execution will make your loved one’s shirt stand out from the crowd.
06. +$CMYK Necklace
+$Or perhaps they’re looking for something a little more dainty? An accessory that screams style, the CMYK necklace is a brilliant pick if your partner wants to show off their love of all things Cyan, Yellow, Magenta and Black.
07. +$Valentine’s Pencils
+$Pretty much any creative uses a pencil. Whether it’s for straight-up sketching or to write down a new idea in their notebook, you can make their simple tool sweeter with these cute Valentine’s Day theme pencils. There’s even a science-themed one if your creative partner’s interests lie a little further afield.
08. +$Ico Bottle Opener
+$Everyone knows that a creative loves to crack open a beer on a Friday afternoon; you might have even bought them some extra-special tipple to mark the most romantic day of the year. Thankfully, they won’t have to open their beverages with your usual run-of-the-mill bottle opener thanks to this gorgeous, 3D-printed design from Othr.
+$Next page: eight more Valentine's Day gifts for designers
