Each of us is different, and during the holidays, this basic fact can make gifting a lot harder than it needs to be. But at Shapeways, our diverse community of independent designers — and their limitless creativity — means that no matter how picky, quirky, or eccentric your loved ones might be, we’ve got thousands of gifts that celebrate their unique personalities. This week, we’re helping you say, “Express Yourself” to everyone on your list with 15 collections for explorers, cyclists, music snobs, bee lovers, and many more. Because holiday gifting is all about showing how much you know and love those closest to you, whatever they’re into.
Dig right in to this week’s collections, or get a sneak peek, below, of four gift ideas that will satisfy some of our favorite kinds of friends.
1. For Friends of Felines: The Kitty Cat Pendant by rustylab
Kitty Cat Pendant by rustylab
The perfect mix of adorable and design-conscious, the moveable Kitty Cat Pendant from our Friends of Felines collection will help stylish cat ladies show their true colors — and its moving parts may prove irresistible to playful fur babies.
2. For That Hipster Life: Wired Life Rhino by Dot San
Wired Life Rhino by Dot San
Finding décor and personal accessories for the perennially hip can be a challenge. But for anyone you know who’s living that Hipster Life, this geometric statement piece by Dot San will set their space apart.
3. For Your Steampunk Buddy: Steampunk Chess Set
Steampunk Chess Set by unrealchess3D
Steampunk is more than nostalgia; it’s a way to reimagine the past. In that same spirit, unrealchess3D’s Steampunk Chess Set reimagines chess pieces, reducing them to wiry, whimsical forms. And, for true steampunks, it’s a fittingly old-fashioned way to bring the aesthetic home.
4. For the Fashionista: Brass Triangle Earcuff by 3different
The Brass Triangles Earcuff by 3different
They’re daring, making sartorial choices the rest of us will take years to catch on to. So, when you set out to shop for them, it’s best to think outside the box. From our Fashionista collection, this Brass Triangle Earcuff by 3different will help the trendsetters on your list keep a step ahead of the crowd.
Don’t miss all 15 Express Yourself collections this week, including The Bees Knees, Animal Lovers, For the Explorer, Accessorize His Holiday, For the Love of Bikes, Bookworm, Music = Life, Popular Science, Tiny Tools, Fashionista, Steampunk, Hipster Life, Friends of Felines, and CustomMaker. With so many creative minds in our community of designers, there’s no reason to settle for standard-issue gifts this holiday season.
For even more gifting inspiration, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide, and don’t forget to build your own wishlist — so your loved ones will know just how you like to express yourself.