Hasta La Ideas

Off the Grid

Habitat: Undisclosed. But you would be uncomfortable there

Plumage: All-weather, lightweight, durable & shockingly expensive

Attributes: Secret Stash of Granola, Digital Compass, Dedicated GPS device. Spends a surprising amount of time managing his facial hair.

Description: Whether trekking through the jungles of the Amazon or camping in the great outdoors (or the backyard), our Off the Grid designer is deeply interested in biomimicry and takes inspiration from nature very seriously. Tools that pack light and can withstand extreme conditions are absolute essentials for this intrepid explorer.

For our eighth annual Ultimate Gift Guide, Core77’s crack editors have identified a taxonomy of seven known ‘Designer Phenotypes’ who might be on your shopping list. From Designer Dandy to Studio Snob, Homebound Hobbit to Workshop Workhorse, we have something for the discerning gift giver and recipient alike.

In addition to our beloved online Gift Guide, we’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Blu Dot in New York City and our sister store Hand-Eye Supply in Portland, OR, to open bicoastal Holiday Pop-Up Shops for your shopping convenience. Stop by before December 24th to check out the product in person and pick up a poster featuring all seven designer phenotypes, illustrated by Core-toonist Tony Ruth, a.k.a. lunchbreath (while supplies last).

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Homebound Hobbit

Habitat: Hand-Tufted Couch

Plumage: Slippers, Wool Sweater, Cashmere Throw

Attributes: Doesn’t smoke but owns a smoking jacket; uses the word “tablescape”; always turns off the overhead lights.

Description: Our Homebound Hobbit is most comfortable nestled in her vintage Saarinen Womb. Curating a selection of tabletop objects that are both beautiful and functional is her heart’s delight. In her home—or should we say Hobbit-hole—everything has a proper place and a perfect arrangement, whether it’s lighting, toys or containers.

For our eighth annual Ultimate Gift Guide, Core77’s crack editors have identified a taxonomy of seven known ‘Designer Phenotypes’ who might be on your shopping list. From Designer Dandy to Studio Snob, Homebound Hobbit to Workshop Workhorse, we have something for the discerning gift giver and recipient alike.

In addition to our beloved online Gift Guide, we’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Blu Dot in New York City and our sister store Hand-Eye Supply in Portland, OR, to open bicoastal Holiday Pop-Up Shops for your shopping convenience. Stop by before December 24th to check out the product in person and pick up a poster featuring all seven designer phenotypes, illustrated by Core-toonist Tony Ruth, a.k.a. lunchbreath (while supplies last).

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Studio Snob

Habitat: Either his studio/loft or at his loft/studio

Plumage: Elvis Costello Glasses, Pantone 11C Cardigan

Attributes: Fortifies desk with a blockade of obscure high end sketching, storage and organization tools.

Description: The Studio Snob takes the suggestion that a designer’s desktop says a lot about them, aiming to put the “fun” in functional with enviable implements for sketching, storing and organizing. For someone who spends more time at the studio than at home, the Studio Snob gets things done—in style!

For our eighth annual Ultimate Gift Guide, Core77’s crack editors have identified a taxonomy of seven known ‘Designer Phenotypes’ who might be on your shopping list. From Designer Dandy to Studio Snob, Homebound Hobbit to Workshop Workhorse, we have something for the discerning gift giver and recipient alike.

In addition to our beloved online Gift Guide, we’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Blu Dot in New York City and our sister store Hand-Eye Supply in Portland, OR, to open bicoastal Holiday Pop-Up Shops for your shopping convenience. Stop by before December 24th to check out the product in person and pick up a poster featuring all seven designer phenotypes, illustrated by Core-toonist Tony Ruth, a.k.a. lunchbreath (while supplies last).

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Traveling Wo/man

Habitat: Airports, Train Stations, Fine Sidewalks Everywhere

Plumage: Multi-functional & Hyper-Efficient

Attributes: First String Travel Bag, Backup Travel Bag, Bags within Bags and the Perfect Sunglasses.

Description: At home or on-the-go, the Traveling (Wo)Man is hard to pin down. Her most reliable companion is her trusty travel bag, designed down to the last detail—a secure place for each essential gadget and gizmo to help along the road. This designer can find new uses for even the most efficient and multi-functional products.

For our eighth annual Ultimate Gift Guide, Core77’s crack editors have identified a taxonomy of seven known ‘Designer Phenotypes’ who might be on your shopping list. From Designer Dandy to Studio Snob, Homebound Hobbit to Workshop Workhorse, we have something for the discerning gift giver and recipient alike.

In addition to our beloved online Gift Guide, we’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Blu Dot in New York City and our sister store Hand-Eye Supply in Portland, OR, to open bicoastal Holiday Pop-Up Shops for your shopping convenience. Stop by before December 24th to check out the product in person and pick up a poster featuring all seven designer phenotypes, illustrated by Core-toonist Tony Ruth, a.k.a. lunchbreath (while supplies last).

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Designer Dandy

Habitat: Modish Metropolises, Swanky Vacation Destinations

Plumage: Carefully Considered Accessories, Pressed Pocket Square

Attributes: Impeccable Taste & Aesthetic Perfection. Has filed a restraining order against The Sartorialist.

Description: As architectural dandy Mies van der Rohe famously stated, “God is in the details,” and no one takes this more seriously than our Designer Dandy. Whether at the studio or out on the town, the Dandy posesses impeccable taste and a high-minded aesthetic. Considered accessories and timeless design go a long way with this hard-to-please customer.

For our eighth annual Ultimate Gift Guide, Core77’s crack editors have identified a taxonomy of seven known ‘Designer Phenotypes’ who might be on your shopping list. From Designer Dandy to Studio Snob, Homebound Hobbit to Workshop Workhorse, we have something for the discerning gift giver and recipient alike.

In addition to our beloved online Gift Guide, we’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Blu Dot in New York City and our sister store Hand-Eye Supply in Portland, OR, to open bicoastal Holiday Pop-Up Shops for your shopping convenience. Stop by before December 24th to check out the product in person and pick up a poster featuring all seven designer phenotypes, illustrated by Core-toonist Tony Ruth, a.k.a. lunchbreath (while supplies last).

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