Gifts for Web Designers & Developers They'll Actually Use (2025)
Practical > dust-collectors. Every item earns its desk space.
Yubico YubiKey 5 (security key)
Two words: account safety. Hardware-based 2FA that just works across tons of services. One tap, fewer hacks, better sleep. Devs love it because it's fast.
BenQ ScreenBar / ScreenBar Halo (monitor light)
Top-mounted, glare-free light that frees desk space and makes colors pop. Auto-dims to your room and keeps your eyes happy during late commits. Once you use it, you'll never go back to a desk lamp base.
Rocketbook Core (reusable notebook)
Sketch flows, scan to the cloud, wipe, repeat. Feels like paper; behaves like a productivity app. Great gift for whiteboard-brain people.
Samsung T7 Shield (portable SSD)
Rugged, fast, pocketable. Ships files in seconds and survives your backpack. Perfect for design assets, RAW photos, and project backups.
Twelve South Curve / Curve Flex (laptop stand)
Raise the screen, save the neck, keep the setup clean. Airflow improves, posture improves, you improve. Looks premium on any desk.
Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub
One dongle to rule them all. HDMI, SD, USB-A/C—the usual suspects. Fewer cables, fewer swears.
ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor (15.6")
The easiest “second screen” you'll ever pack. USB-C, slim, and perfect for code + preview or artboard + inspo. Nomad-friendly.
3M Command Picture Hanging Strips
Dev office upgrade without drilling. Mount frames, swap art, keep walls clean. Cheap, invisible, effective.