Top 10 Graphic Design Magazine Gifts

Picking the perfect gift for a graphic designer can be excruciatingly difficult, because chances are they are way ahead of you in the graphic design world. I've selected the top 10 magazine subscriptions that will bring the designer in your life happiness year-round!

	1	print ($37) Print magazine will bring you emerging trends in the graphic design world. It ships 6 issues a year and costs more than a traditional magazine, but the high-quality imagery and articles make it worthwhile.
	2	I.D. ($30) I.D. (International Design) ships 8 issues a year and is just the magazine to keep design enthusiasts up-to-date in the global economy. It touches on nearly all aspects of the design world.
	3	Communication Arts ($53) Communication Arts is a bit more expensive than your average design magazine (at $53/year for 6 issues), but focuses on the detail-rich "visual communication" area of graphic design. Definitely perfect for a higher-end magazine gift.
	4	How ($30) How presents a mix of business tips, technology tips, whys & hows of noteworthy projects and details on professionals who have significant influence in the design world.
	5	iCreate ($132) If you're looking for the perfect Mac user design gift, this one's a hit. iCreate offers essential tips and knowledge for the graphic designer that uses a Mac (which happens to be the majority!).
	6	Dynamic Graphics ($33) If your graphic designer uses a PC or a Mac, this is a great magazine choice. It covers both platforms with information on graphic design and tips in Photoshop and other leading graphic software.
	7	Step Inside Design ($42) Step brings insightful essays and articles on the most relevant designer questions every other month. A great gift for someone who loves design and reading.
	8	Digital Graphics Magazine ($24) Digital Graphics ships monthly with a focus on the large-print design world. Large-format design is a hot trend right now, including vehicles, walls, and many more creative mediums.
	9	Photoshop Creative ($132) Photoshop is the de facto software for graphic designers. There are countless creations that can be made within the Photoshop software, and keeping up on new techniques is extremely difficult. Step up with Photoshop Creative, and make keeping up with Photoshop a breeze.
	10	Interior Design ($70) Packed with both residential and commercial interior tips, Interior Design provides inspiring information for interior designer enthusiasts.

If you're having a tough time finding the perfect gift for a designer, a subscription from this list should do the job. Let someone else give the "cheesy gift" this year!

Happy shopping!