A Dozen Design Gift Ideas for Dad
A roundup of Father's Day gift ideas, each picked with an appreciation for form and function for fathers everywhere.
My dad was amongst the special breed who always insisted we forgo spending anything for him for Father’s Day. Every June he’d indubitably find a way to turn away the limelight from himself, ever insistent he didn’t need anything. “Family is enough.” That is, until one year I found out what he truly wanted (and could eventually afford with my first job) ? a digital satellite cable system ? a gift for the lifelong cinephile and sports fan. And that’s the challenge when it comes to finding a gift for dear old dad, teasing out what he wants, yet rarely reveals. Hopefully something in our roundup of gift ideas below makes the father in your life as surprised and pleased as mine was that memorable Father’s Day.
Bang & Olufsen Indigo Blue E8 2.0 \ $350
These Bluetooth 4.2 wireless earbuds are notable alone for their understated Danish design, but also add a Qi-certified charging case wrapped in genuine leather with tasteful aluminum inlay, offer 16 hours of playback, and come equipped with a cool Transparency Mode that permits ambient sounds admittance with the tap of left ear bud.
KNNOX Lighter \ $319
I never liked that my father was a lifelong smoker, but I did come to covet his cool collection of lighters that would light up with a push of a button or strike of the flint wheel. He would have appreciated t...
My dad was amongst the special breed who always insisted we forgo spending anything for him for Father’s Day. Every June he’d indubitably find a way to turn away the limelight from himself, ever insistent he didn’t need anything. “Family is enough.” That is, until one year I found out what he truly wanted (and could eventually afford with my first job) ? a digital satellite cable system ? a gift for the lifelong cinephile and sports fan. And that’s the challenge when it comes to finding a gift for dear old dad, teasing out what he wants, yet rarely reveals. Hopefully something in our roundup of gift ideas below makes the father in your life as surprised and pleased as mine was that memorable Father’s Day.
Bang & Olufsen Indigo Blue E8 2.0 \ $350
These Bluetooth 4.2 wireless earbuds are notable alone for their understated Danish design, but also add a Qi-certified charging case wrapped in genuine leather with tasteful aluminum inlay, offer 16 hours of playback, and come equipped with a cool Transparency Mode that permits ambient sounds admittance with the tap of left ear bud.
KNNOX Lighter \ $319
I never liked that my father was a lifelong smoker, but I did come to covet his cool collection of lighters that would light up with a push of a button or strike of the flint wheel. He would have appreciated t...
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