Tis the season to spark creativity and inspire innovation! Perfect for those obsessed with the future, the next big thing, and pushing boundaries, our curated guide features unique gifts that delight, motivate, and bring out the rocket scientist in all of us, whether shopping for yourself or a loved one.
By:
Gregor Mittersinker
November 24, 2025
Want to bring your designs to life, or remix someone else’s? The Bambu Lab A1 Mini makes it effortless. With a sleek, intuitive interface, guided setup, and seamless desktop apps, it’s insanely easy to use, very reliable, at an affordable price. Superior UX meets top-tier print quality and speed, perfect for designers ready to create real-world prototypes, functional parts, or playful gadgets (even the ones you’ll gift next holiday season). Unlock endless possibilities, from fun gadgets to useful household items, all at the click of a button. Plus, with access to Bambu Studio’s crowdsourced repository, you can download a wealth of incredible designs ready for printing.
Your ultimate tool for unlocking creativity, mastering mixology, and turning every cocktail into a masterpiece.
Shake up your designer cocktail bartending game with the Elevate Cocktail Shaker .
Innovatively engineered for performance and designed to wow, this shaker features an innovative measuring system that ensures precision in every pour, double-wall vacuum insulation to keep your drinks perfectly chilled, and premium brushed 304 stainless steel for lasting durability and sleek style. Elegantly packaged, it makes an impressive gift for cocktail enthusiasts or design lovers alike. Whether you’re crafting classic favorites or experimenting with bold, new creations, this shaker is your ultimate tool for unlocking creativity, mastering mixology, and turning every cocktail into a masterpiece.
A masterpiece of retro design that invites you to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the magic of capturing life, one shot at a time.
The CS-8 Digital Video Camera is a tribute to the raw, unfiltered beauty of vintage filmmaking. All the charm of a Super 8, none of the hassle, With no distracting playback screen or delete function, the video camera rewinds to the old-school way of filming to keep you fully in the moment. With no playback screen or delete button to distract you, it redefines the act of capturing moments keeping you immersed in the now. Its sleek design channels the nostalgic vibe of Super 8, while offering a choice of five stunning filters to evoke anything from classic camcorder vibes to timeless 8mm analog or striking black & white. Fully digital with rechargeable convenience, it’s a masterpiece of retro design that invites you to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the magic of capturing life, one shot at a time.
Forget those itchy, tacky reindeer patterns, this one’s way too stylish for Father Christmas and his crew.
This Recycled Cable-Knit Sweater is perfect for cool weather, whether you’re braving the elements on a camping trip or lounging by the cozy fire. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, it’s a chic upgrade from the typical holiday garb. Forget those itchy, tacky reindeer patterns, this one’s way too stylish for Father Christmas and his crew. The ideal gift for anyone looking to stay sustainably cozy this season while avoiding the usual holiday sweater clichés. Warm up to style that’s both smart and sustainable!
Miss retro gaming? Wait no longer. The NES 40 Year Anniversary Set is coming to your rescue! Celebrate 40 years of NES, a cultural reset that saved the video game industry and sparked decades of pixelated dreams. With the Ultimate 2 controller, N40 Retro Keyboard, and Cube 2 Speaker in hand, you’re not just honoring a legacy, you’re reliving a revolution. Guiding a pixelated plumber through the Mushroom Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. wasn’t just a game; it became a global experience, a time machine, and a cornerstone of modern pop culture. Now, the legend lives on, crafted for today’s gamers, dreamers, and creators.
Gifts in 2025 are a combination of high-tech innovation and nostalgia, all designed to deliver an experience, focus on the user, elevating the experience in a holistic way. Think of it as wrapping up the future in a bow, with a nod to the past. Whether it's sleek, digital convenience or the tactile pleasure of a vintage touch, these gifts are designed to deliver a memorable, feel-good moment, long after the unwrapping.
Austrian-born Gregor is in his element while dissecting most complex business & technology challenges and creating their next level business outcomes. Prior to starting Loft, Gregor led a Strategy & Design team at Accenture Interactive, where he helped launch new multi-billion dollar businesses for global fortune 500 companies. He also led creative teams at Rollerblade, InMusic & Cross.He has worked in the US, Europe & Asia over the past 30 years has earned numerous design awards as well as holds well over 100 patents for product innovations around the globe.
Outside of business hours he teaches Service Design & UX at RISD, and hosts a weekly think tank with global business & political leaders around the world.
A natural motivator, leader, collaborator, and innovator, the only thing that takes Gregor’s eyes off of design for long is his love for winter sports, kitesurfing and DJing in local clubs. Many have tried to keep up with Gregor, few have succeeded.
Next level inspiration … Japanese wood craft and joinery, minimalist forms that are functional and proportioned.
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