# 74: Biannual Holiday Gift Giving Guide(lines)

- Show: [Thoroughly Considered](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered)
- Published: 2021-11-18
- Length: 55m
- Episode: 74
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines
- Listen: http://relay.fm/tc/74

## Summary

Hosts Myke Hurley, Tom Gerhardt, and Dan Provost of Studio Neat present their biannual holiday gift guide, selecting three items each that have provided long-term value. The group discusses a diverse range of physical products including the Missan chef's knife, the Always Pan by Our Place, Grove Made monitor stands, and Belroy tote packs, while also recommending digital tools like the Paprika app and robot vacuums from Roomba and Shark. They evaluate these items based on durability, design details, and how well they integrate into the recipient's existing lifestyle without causing disruption.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=8) Introduction and Gift-Giving Philosophy
- [9:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=565) Tom's Picks: Missan Knife and Always Pan
- [15:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=958) Myke's Picks: Milk Frother and Hive Game
- [17:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=1023) Dan's Picks: Grove Made Stand and Angle Poise Lamp
- [33:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=1980) Digital Gifts: Paprika App and Robot Vacuums
- [49:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=2941) Dan's Final Pick: Belroy Tote Pack
- [53:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2021-11-18-74-biannual-holiday-gift-giving-guide-lines#t=3227) Studio Neat Discount and Closing

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Studio Neat (company)
- Missan (product)
- Kai (company)
- Wusthof (product)
- Grove Made (company)
- Our Place (company)
- Always Pan (product)
- Hive (product)
- Angle Poise (product)
- Paul Smith (company)
- Paprika (product)
- Roomba (product)
- Shark (company)
- Belroy (company)
- Belroy Tote Pack (product)
- Relay FM (company)

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- [Horrisonous Holiday Habromania](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-13-horrisonous-holiday-habromania) (The Amp Hour)
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