Top Christmas gifts for those with an eye for design and the environment

With Christmas fast approaching the architects and designers at MMHQ have pooled our Christmas wish lists featuring the top gifts for those with an interest in not just design but the environment too.

This year we’ve been focusing on sustainable office design, not only benefiting the environment but also the health and productivity of staff. With the spotlight firmly on upcycling, recycling and sustainably sourced materials we’ve now spread this thinking to practical and beautiful gifts for Christmas.

Know someone who loves design but wants to lighten their footprint on the environment? See our list of the top Christmas gifts below:

Available for Iphones and Samsung phones these sustainable seagrass cases not only protect your phone but recycle a natural material washed ashore and normally disposed of as waste.
Shop now – Phee Phone case

Made from upcycled car parts including airbags, seatbelts and buckles the Airpaq back pack is durable, water resistant and functional. It looks good too!
Shop now – Airpaq backpack

Unique, comfortable and super warm, Pomobuk slippers are an example of upcycling at its best. Reusing manufacturing offcuts from freeride and ski mountaineering skins combined with felted wool uppers and available in 7 random colours as a limited series.
Shop now – Pomobuk Slippers

The Mater Bowl tables use sustainably sourced mango wood and are produced using traditional techniques from the Indian wood turning community of Kharadi, supporting their local craftsmanship.
Shop now – Mater table

Not just another reusable cup, the partnership resulting in the Sea Shepherd KeepCup range sees 40% for every cup sold donated to Sea Shepherd in support of their work for the environment and ocean conservation.
Shop now – Keepcup

Reduce your fashion carbon footprint with these vegan sneakers made from organic cotton grown without pesticides, recycled plastic bottles and sustainably extracted natural rubber. A percentage from the sale of shoes is also donated to reforestation and waste free ocean projects.
Shop now – Flamingos Life sneakers

Designed to last for years and large enough to be practical, the Big Little Bag is made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.
Shop now – Big Little Bag

This handcrafted cork desk organiser by La Petite Papeterie Francaise is made from recycled and natural cork from sustainably managed  forests  in the  Les Landes region of France.
Shop now – Desktop organiser

Are you looking for sustainable office design or ways to improve your office environment? Speak to our team of architects and designers to find out how to make the most of your space whilst improving your office green credentials.