Give the gift of great design with Frame

You can never go wrong with the gift of inspiration for the creative person in your life – especially if that person is you. Ditch the socks and throw away the receipts, when you put these Frame offerings under the Christmas tree.

All the following items are available via the online Frame Store in the Holiday Sale, with new titles added each week until Christmas. So skip the crowds and beat the queues with these five great presents for creatives, personally recommended by the Frame team.

For the Renaissance (wo)man

Although we are all inescapably influenced by the digital world, there is a movement of postdigital artisans advocating a return to craft while rejecting total reliance on computer design or automated production. ‘Postdigital Artisans is a beautiful snapshot of the zeitgeist, both in terms of its theme – handcraft meets digital – and its scope,’ says Tracey Ingram, managing editor of Frame magazine. ‘Covering fashion, art, design and architecture, it’s a sign of how deeply intertwined these genres are.’

For the jaded architect

In need of architectural inspiration? You can’t go wrong with the latest issue of Frame magazine. Robert Thiemann, founder and editor-in-chief, explains that Frame 119 – titled Welcome to the Responsive Workplace – is particularly inspiring, with a very personal interview with Kengo Kuma. One of Japan’s foremost architects, Kuma reveals that he’s still not satisfied with what he does. ‘What a drive he has,’ says Robert. ‘I believe it would be perfect for future architects as well as people already practising and going through a difficult phase.’

For the expat

Originally from Malaysia, Terri Chen, online editor, swears by Think Dutch for an in-depth perspective on architecture and design in the Netherlands. ‘It’s a really comprehensive overview – the information of an encylopedia with the style of a magazine,’ says Terri. Written by Jeroen Junte and Mark magazine’s David Keuning, the book presents critical analyses of Dutch design and architecture. ‘The bilingual text can be confusing, as the Dutch and English paragraphs swim together along the page, but it’s also a great opportunity to learn Dutch phrases and design terms,’ she says.

For the student

As the first academic semester draws to a close, students of design, art, and architecture are gearing up in preparation for the upcoming spring semester. Editorial intern Leina Godin picks out Model Making: Conceive, Create and Convince as an essential manual for students interested in the methods used to build scale models and the effects created by them. ‘I wish I’d had Model Making as a resource when I was in school!’ says Leina.

For the trendy socialite

Brand and marketing manager Jelena Obradov says Night Fever 5 is perfect for that friend who is always on the lookout for the next hotspot to be seen at. The Night Fever series celebrates fresh and exciting hospitality projects across the world, showcasing bars, clubs, restaurants, and hotels. ‘Everyone has that friend whose Instagram is full of pictures taken in trendy bars or cafés,’ says Jelena. ‘Night Fever 5 would be a cheeky way to give them some inspiration for the next picture-perfect setting!’

For the friend who constantly borrows your Frame

Alright, ‘tis the season for giving, so here’s an extra gift idea. With 2017 coming to an end, Anouk Haegens, research editor at Frame, has the perfect gift for those who want to be up to date on all the latest interior design insights. Fans of Frame magazine will love this complete bundle of 2017 issues – now, your friends can have their own copies and return yours! Each issue of Frame magazine focuses on a different theme, from innovative workplaces to inspiring hospitality spaces.