Geeky gift guide – holidays 2024 edition
Grandma is asking you again for your Santa letter? Cannot come up with a gift for your family geek? We got you!
Below, you will find a list of ideas put together by code.kiwi.com and GUG.cz communities and curated by me (Kat), personally.
Each item is linked to a website, shop, or an example I liked!
Ferrofluid Sound Visualizer
A new way to experience your music.
Bug-a-salt
For your inner hunter. Kill pesky flies with kitchen salt!
Premium Pen
Do they love their Curaprox toothbrush? What about a premium pen made from exactly that?
Retro Gaming Console
The classic never disappoints. There are many options to choose from, including Sega Genesis Mini.
Nomad [E]
This cool mechanical keyboard with hot-swap switches is a productivity dream – it even includes a Pomodoro timer!
Wireless Charging Mouse Pad
A mouse pad that charges the mouse OR that charges a phone while serving as a mouse pad! Both would be an awesome gift. There are many options available on the market, too.
Dice set
For the D&D enthusiasts in your life – one can never have enough pretty dice. I really liked this sparkly-snowy one, but they come in all possible colors and finishes!
PS: There are also websites that let you create a custom set, which is the ultimate flex.
Geeky Crocheting/Knitting Book
A very popular activity in the Nordics at the moment! There are many geeky options to choose from.
LEGO
This can get pricey! But also not necessarily. There are many sets to choose from – I am personally a big fan of the Botanical collection.
Also, working Turing machine? Sign us the hell up!
3D Printing Pen
For that person, who wants everything – let them create it themselves!
Hoodie
This is for those cozy coding/gaming sessions during winter.
Select the print based on the person’s favorite fandom or technology!
I love love love this data-themed one :D
Themed Cookbook
Geeky + food = awesomeness, always! This book is on my personal wishlist, as well, it just looks amazing.
Geeky Mugs or Kitchenware
So cute, sometimes so hard to drink from…but SO CUTE!
MasterClass or Skillshare Subscription
Tech Community-approved gift.
Fandom-Themed Jewelry
It had to appear at some point – Pandora, the savior of men before holidays, haha! But don’t get yourself restricted by this shop, one can never have enough perfect LoTR One Ring replicas, for example!
Geeky Lights
As Eli from GUG.cz mentioned: “We are never too old to have pretty lights in our bedroom!” – and I think she is 100% right.
Quality Earplugs
For traveling, for sleeping, for raving, for blocking out that colleague who got a loud mechanical keyboard for Christmas…
Board Games
Mandatory mention.
Desktop Punching Bag
In case no one gifted you the cool earplugs I mentioned earlier but the colleague next to you got the mechanical keyboard.
Punching Enter Keycap
For sending those “as I mentioned in my previous email” emails or commits on Friday afternoon.
Grid
For taking a walk down the memory lane. Art made of the legendary Nokia 3310, anyone?
Electronics Travel Organizer
Nice and neat home for all your electronics on the go. This one is a bit posh – but there are many cheaper (but also much more expensive) options, too!
Hope this list brought you a lot of inspiration!
If you gift anyone anything from the list, we will be super happy to receive a mention on our social media (@codekiwicom) with a photo of their ultra-happy face! <3
Have an awesome holiday!
And don’t forget, in case of weak time management, you can always gift them that gift card they really want, anyway :)