7 Useful Gifts Any Web Designer Will Actually Use

When you’re shopping for a web designer, it can be difficult to find something that will actually be useful in their work—and not just something cool or fun. The key is to look for things that will make their lives easier or help them get more done in less time—and ideally both! With all that in mind, here are a few gift ideas for the web designer in your life.

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A moist eye compress for dry eyes to soothe screen fatigue and keep eyes healthy.

If the web designer in your life is anything like me, they’re glued to their computer screen at almost all hours of the day. If they’re not looking at the computer screen, they’re probably looking at their phone screen to check that the website is scaling well. This moist eye compress helps release the natural oils in the eye to lubricate them and keep them healthy. Putting this hot compress on my eyes daily for 8 minutes was recommended by my ophthalmologist to prevent eye deterioration and future complications. It’s helped tremendously. The web designer in your life will thank you!

Price: $22.95
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A set of three stylish blue light-blocking glasses to help work while making sure their eyes, sleep quality, and fashion are all in check!

Pair these glasses with the moist eye compress above for the ultimate eye relief duo. Blue light is the range of light that is emitted from most electronic devices (including computers and phones) that have been proven to damage eyesight and signal the brain to wake up when it should be winding down. This set has 3 pairs to match and aesthetic!

Price: $15.93
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A portable laptop desk so they can work from the couch or bed, and even use it as a standing desk by setting it on a table.

If the web designer in your life works from home, this portable laptop desk is going to make their life (and backaches) so much better. There’s even a drink holder and phone/tablet holder so they never have to lift a finger while they answer their flooded inbox. Give the gift of good posture and coffee stability!

Price: $34.99
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4.

An immensely helpful SEO Playbook to help them bring their site (and their client’s sites) to the top of Google.

‘SEO’ is short for Search Engine Optimization, and is the process of making your website appear higher on search engines (mainly Google). I think I can speak for most web designers when I say that we could all use some brushing up on our SEO knowledge. I believe even the most seasoned web designers could benefit from this book since SEO is such a complex topic, and almost every small business website owner wants to know how to optimize SEO on their website. Impress your web designer friend by giving them the gift of knowledge! It’ll show that you really did your research too.

Price: $19.99
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A super high-resolution 4k webcam so their clients can see them in a whole new light.

Does the web designer in your life take client calls? This webcam is the Lamborghini of webcams, with 4k resolution video, noise-canceling, an auto light adjustment feature, and versatile mounting options. This webcam is compatible with most video conferencing platforms and both Mac & Windows computers.

Price: $199.99
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6.

A mountable portable laptop monitor to turn any laptop into a dual-screen powerhouse.

If you’re a web designer, you definitely need at least two screens. They’re especially helpful during Zoom screen shares, taking notes, and coding. This monitor fits all laptop sizes and is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Chrome computers.

Price: $349.99
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An ergonomic vertical mouse that reduces muscle strain and prevents carpal tunnel.

Being a web designer means you’re clicking the mouse. A lot. You’re constantly, saving images, placing elements, and that involves lots of index finger work. That’s where this vertical mouse comes in handy. It keeps your hand in a neutral “handshake” position that encourages more elbow and shoulder movement rather than the classic mouse that only puts your wrist and fingers to work. It might take them a little bit to get used to, but it’ll protect them in the long run!

Price: $369.99
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