Gift ideas animation !
- animstarter
- Oct 31, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 17, 2025
HO Ho HO!
Looking for the perfect gift for an animator, graphic artist, or illustrator?
Look no further! Here’s a list of great ideas for both professionals and passionate creatives.
From inspiring books to high-tech gear and practical tools, you’ll find plenty of ways to spark their creativity and make them happy.
Gift Ideas for Animators, Graphic Designers, and Illustrators – 2025 Guide
High-tech gear and tools
Treat them to gear that makes daily life easier and boosts creativity:
An awesome articulated figure for posing characters and visualizing scenes.
Also super handy for stop motion!
- Manfrotto Mini Tripod + Universal Smartphone Clamp : The Manfrotto Mini Tripod with universal smartphone clamp is perfect for filming references or creating content. Compact, stable, and portable, an essential tool for creatives on the go.
The Wacom Intuos Pro Medium turns your computer into a full-featured creative studio: precise, responsive, and fully controllable—perfect for illustrators, animators, and professional designers.
Combined, the iPad with A16 chip and Apple Pencil create a portable 2D drawing station: precise, smooth, and highly responsive, perfect for illustrators and animators on the go.
The gaming chair provides ultimate comfort and ergonomic support for long hours at the computer. Perfect for animators, designers, and gamers, it combines style and performance.
Bright colors, smooth coverage, and works on almost any surface. Posca Perfect Markers are the go-to choice for adding punch and style to any artwork.
The Moleskine Sketchbook features smooth, durable pages perfect for drawing, sketching, or jotting down ideas. Compact, stylish, and practical, it’s the ideal companion for illustrators and creatives on the go.
The drawing glove glides smoothly, improves precision, and keeps your screen clean. Perfect for animators and illustrators. A small, affordable accessory that makes a big difference.
Must-read books to learn and get inspired
Books are a goldmine for fuelling imagination and learning new techniques. here’s a selection of must-haves:
Animator's survival kit: The bible for understanding everything about animation — from the basics to advanced techniques. A must-have!
The Art and Making of Arcane: The big hit of recent years — guaranteed to impress!
FORCE: Dynamic Life Drawing: The perfect book to learn how to capture movement and energy in your drawings.
The Illusion of Life: A Disney classic that reveals the secrets of traditional animation. Pure magic!
Art of Encanto: Time to transport yourself in south America with Encanto art book! Ah shh we don't talk about Bruno...
Creativity Inc.: The inspiring lessons of Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar. A must-read for understanding team creativity.
Artbooks: the ultimate gift ideas for animation
For fans of concept art and stunning visual worlds:
These books are gems, filled with sketches, concepts, and illustrations that inspire wonder.
A unique experience: mentorship
For a truly original gift, give a gift certificate for animation classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn directly from an expert, improve your animation skills, or receive tailored advice.
Your gift ideas are fantastic! They cover books, art, tech, and unique experiences , there’s something for every type of creative.
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