The designer Christmas gift guide, part two

Ah, yes, when Computer Arts was young, we were happy to find our Christmas stocking stuffed with simple gifts – thick-knit sweater, Ball in a Cup, a satsuma or two ... How times have changed. To ensure you're giving great presents this year, we suggest you consult part two of our Christmas gift guide: the best posters, postcards and books from monthly magazine feature Designed for Life.

Know Your Condiments tea towel

Crispin Finn - Know Your Condiments tea towel

Crispin Finn - Know Your Condiments tea towel

Do you think of tea towels as kitsch monstrosities emblazoned with cats and images of Spanish seaside towns? Then this striking – and informative – design by Crispin Finn is for you. 100% cotton, woven label, drying dishes still a chore. (£10.00)

Sally Beerworth Postcards

Sally Beerworth - Mistletoe postcard

Sally Beerworth - Mistletoe postcard

We've featured Sally Beerworth's colourful, quirky and occasionally caustic creations on before, but these unique postcards (£9.50) with their bon mots are something else. They're made from stiff, matte card, with one side blank for your own witty messages.

Quoteskine Volume One

Lee Crutchley - Quoteskine Volume One

Lee Crutchley - Quoteskine Volume One

From personal project to internet smash, and now a book. Lee Crutchley's Quoteskine Volume One (£10.00) combines famous quotes and song lyrics snippets with funny and poignant sketches.

BB - KK Posters

BB-KK - Alice in Wonderland poster

BB-KK - Alice in Wonderland poster

These posters offer a modern twist on four classic children's stories, using a mixture of original and contemporary illustrations and though-provoking quotes from the original texts. From $50 each, $160 for the set.

Donna Wilson Exercise Books

Donna Wilson - Exercise Books

Donna Wilson - Exercise Books

Scottish designer Donna Wilson created this set of three exercise books (£9.95) as a souvenir to celebrate community-building project Create 2012. Each book has a different design on the front with maps on the back showing the best places to swim, cycle and "do handstands" in east London. Great for kids.

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