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Shopping Guide for Designers The best way to find gear is getting a tip from a friend you trust.
As friends of our design community for over 20 years, we want to be that voice of reason for our readers on the lookout for great products. We've gathered a list of things we truly love, have, or cannot wait to get ourselves. The common denominator between every featured item is good design: some highlight great style, others impeccable functionality. Whatever it is you find on this list, you can trust it’s something built for or approved by designers.

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books The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes, $50.52

For architecture fanatics, this book is a fascinating deep dive into modern houses in America that vary in style and budget, while also focusing on the evergrowing importance of sustainability in architecture.
style Atelier Yul Sac à Dos Backpack, $510.00

A fashionable leather backpack with a few details perfect for architects & designers, including a bottom bungee strap that holds paper scrolls, yoga mats, etc.
tools 3M Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator, $163.43

I find this more convenient and comfortable than wearing safety glasses and a half-face respirator. Plus flying matter can’t sneak around the sides or bottom to get in your eyes, as can happen with safety glasses.
outdoors Matador Mini Pocket Blanket, $19.99

Never forget a beach or picnic blanket again—this guy is small enough to fit in the smallest of purses or pockets!
tools Carhartt Duck Nail Apron, $21.99

A handy and affordable apron for the shop.
fun Simple Fare: A Guide to Everyday Cooking and Eating, $22.35

A designer-friendly aspect of this book is that it accounts for the fact that we may not have all the ingredients in a recipe in our fridges and cabinets, and offers up alternative ingredients for many recipes. Also a beautiful book.
outdoors REI Co-op Magma 10 Sleeping Bag, $349.00

A highly recommended sleeping bag for both comfort, temperature, and overall packability.
technology Apple iPad Pro Pencil, $99.00

In terms of sensitivity and lifelike-ness, this pencil is the best on the market and can charge for 30 minutes of work in about 15 seconds—the only thing to keep in mind is that it's exclusively available for use on iPads.
books Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, $15.95

The classic book encouraging a holistic, sustainable view on design that every student should read.
books Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition, $14.51

Josef Albers' famous book of color studies is a great resource for those in need of color inspiration that can be backed with extensive research.
books Notes on the Synthesis of Form, $30.40

As Timothy Prestero aptly writes, "we like Christopher Alexander's book for the way he takes a sledgehammer to the fetish over aesthetics and artistic pretension in design...if the goal is to apply design principles to achieve social outcomes, aesthetics are only useful in that they help us achieve our purpose."
home Floyd Platform Bed Framework Kit, $235.00

A great product if you want a bed that's easily assembled while also letting you have some control over the price (kit comes without wood panels, which you can shop for at a local hardware store, or they have a set with panels starting at $589)
home Doug Johnston 100.1 Basket in Black, $115.00

Love Doug's soft, coiled rope baskets, which are handmade in his studio in Brooklyn.
style Iittala x Issey Miyake Bag in Ivory, $185.00

A fun collaborative piece in cowhide leather and polyester that folds up nicely.
style Tretorn Nylite, $69.95

A classic sneaker that pairs well with almost any outfit. This is one of the most basic pairs, but there are a plethora of material options.
style Gung Ho Camp Trouser, $55.00

These cotton duck trousers are durable, comfortable and refreshingly simple. Great for the shop, camping or to wear any old day.
style Pointer Brand Chore Coat, $120.00

This classic work coat from LC King's strong point is in the fact that not only is it ideal for working in the shop, but it also looks great when you wear it outside the shop.
style Velva Sheen 2-Pack Cotton Blend Jersey T-Shirts, $80.00

If you're wondering about the price point of these t-shirts, it's because Velva Sheen has been perfecting their range of sweatshirts, tee shirts, and sweats for over 85 years.
tools FORMcard Moldable Plastic Card, Pack of 9, $21.95

A meltable plastic that can be melted and remelted to repair objects quickly or create new items out of plastic.
technology Google Wifi, $124.00

Tired of the spotty internet in certain areas of your home? Google's wifi distribution system offers the most power at the greatest value on the market this year.
fun daVinci miniMaker 3D Printer, $179.95

A fun way to introduce your kids to the world of 3D printing, this tool includes an easy to use CAD software for beginners as well as a number of online templates you can print out quickly.
home Andrej Urem Milk Candle, $36.00

Urem's geometric collection of candles are a designer's dream.
outdoors Otterbox Elevation 64 Growler, $69.99

This XL copper-lined growler for group camping can keep your beer for up to 7 days—THAT'S ONE WHOLE WEEK, FOLKS.
fun Coin Eating Face Bank, $13.99

A fun and creepy fan favorite.
style Mountain Hardware Right Bank Lined Pant, $95.00

The cool part about these casual pants from is the waffle-grid fleece lining inside, which makes for super warm pants that are also breathable. Available for men and women.
books Design As Art, $12.27

I love the cheeky and thought-provoking nature of this work by Italian designer Bruno Munari. "Knives, Forks and Spoons" is an essay in there that still sticks out for me.
books Folding Techniques for Designers: From Sheet to Form, $34.95

A reference book for designers that's actually fun!
books Design for the Real World, $21.64

A must-read for designers interested in making a positive impact in the world.
books The Design of Everyday Things, $12.92

We can only hope you've read this essential design book, but in case you haven't, here's a link—we won't tell anyone.
home Takenaka Double Bento Box, $37.99

Takenaka's double-decker bento box makes bringing your own lunch look and feel way less dorky.
tools Dewalt DWE575 Circular Saw, $119.00

Regarded by many as the best circular saw you'll find!
tools General Tools Angle-izer Template Tool, $10.72

This could be your newest design secret weapon—helps you copy angles from anything and transfer over to any material to make a perfect cut using the exact same angle.
tools Neiko Electronic Digital Caliper with Extra-Large LCD Screen, $24.85

For years I didn’t have a caliper. Now that I have one I use it all the time, and can’t imagine not having it. Very useful for anyone fabricating parts, or trying to fix something without any documentation.
tools Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Compact Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, $99.00

This cordless drill is going to give you the best bang for your buck, plus the battery it comes with matches with other cordless Ryobi products.
books The Manufacturing Guides by Rob Thompson, $21.09

Author of the well-known reference book "Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals", his manufacturing guides are also great for their specificity and attention to different needs for different designers.
books The World of Charles & Ray Eames, $49.94

This book is a monograph telling the backstory of the world's most famous designers' ubiquitous furniture designs as well as many works you might not be as familiar with.

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