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From funky soap dishes to decorative cutting boards, these handcrafted gifts were made for your design savvy friends and family.
Finding a present for a design lover can be quite the daunting task, but when you eventually do nail down the perfect gift, damn if it isn't satisfying. This holiday season, let us help you expedite this arduous process and skip straight to the good stuff with our picks of our favorite design-focused gifts from local Bay Area businesses, designers, and creators. Below you'll find everything from ceramic plates and vases to marble mirrors and postcard-sized pieces of art—all at different price points, and all exceptionally eye-catching.
Going With the Grain
(Courtesy of Black & Gold)
Like a special ode to the glorious baguette is no exception, Black & Gold's made-in-SF Grain bread board has clever grooves that catch crumbs, and look damn good while doing it. The boards come in both walnut and maple wood options. // $110-$120 at Black & Gold, 572 Valencia St. (MIssion), shopblackandgold.com
Introducing Cruise for Good
The holiday season is the time for giving, and Cruise gives back to San Francisco year-round. Cruise is an all-electric self-driving car service coming soon to SF. While Cruise's autonomous vehicles have driven millions of miles to learn the city streets, Cruise also dedicates 1 percent of its fleet to important community needs, like delivering thousands of meals with the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank and SF New Deal. Learn more at getcruise.com/community.