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Resonance Holiday Gift Guide: For City Lovers, Placemakers, and Urban Enthusiasts

Insights — 04 December 2024
by Tom Gierasimczuk, VP, Communications

Resonance Holiday Gift Guide: For City Lovers, Place Makers, and Urban Enthusiasts

At Resonance, we’re all in on places—celebrating them, connecting with them, and sharing their stories. This holiday season, we’ve curated a gift guide with unique items that reflect our passion for cities, destinations, and the experiences that make them extraordinary. Perfect for urban leaders, developers, marketers, and city lovers, these gifts inspire connection to the places we cherish most.

NYCTA Graphics Standards Manual

NYCTA Graphics Standards Manual – $85

Kelsey McDonald, Senior Designer
“This reprint of the 1970 New York City Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual is a must-have for design enthusiasts. Its iconic visuals highlight how smart design can bring order and beauty to bustling urban spaces.” Buy it here

Drives of a Lifetime

Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Greatest Road Trips – $40

Dylan Meiteen, Resource Manager
“National Geographic’s guidebook features breathtaking road trips from around the world, inspiring your next journey—whether across continents or just down the highway.” Buy it here

NWT

Indigenous Crafts from Yellowknife – Various Prices

Dianna Carr, VP, Storytelling
“Explore the artistry of the Northwest Territories through handmade crafts, from beaded jewelry to intricate carvings. Perfect for celebrating local culture and supporting Indigenous artists.” Buy it here

Dear World Globe

Dear World Globe – $35

Dan Culic, Managing Director
“This geometric paper globe from the MoMA Design Store allows travelers to pin their adventures. It’s a beautifully interactive way to celebrate your global journeys.” Buy it here

Design Montreal Souvenirs – Various Prices

Tim Hasid, Director of Destination Strategy
“Montreal’s design-forward approach means souvenirs that are thoughtful and uniquely local. From ceramics to textiles, these treasures showcase the city’s creative community.” Buy it here

Beach Sand Keepsake Jar – $45

Chloe Chu
“Bring a piece of paradise home! These jars let you preserve sand from your favorite beaches—ideal for memorializing cherished travel moments.” Buy it here

Cascadia Bioregion Map – $29

Tom Gierasimczuk, VP, Communications
“The idea that there’s an identity of a ‘bioregion’ between Southern Alaska and Northern California has always fascinated me. I’ve always felt the similarity in the landscape, flora and fauna that stretches across this region. This map confirms my instincts. Plus the old-school cartography and soothing blues and greens instantly elevate your Zoom background!” Buy it here

Moleskine Cahier Journals – $25 & Stillform Aluminium AEON Pencil – $100

Dominic Prevost, VP, Creative
“Inspiration is never far when traveling, so best be prepared with a notebook and a pencil to take notes, sketch a little something, or make custom paper planes if the kids get impatient waiting for the actual plane.” Buy the notebook | Buy the pencil

Field Notes National Parks Edition – $14.95 (3-pack) or $84.95 (Box Set of all 18)

Rhiannon Morris, Business Manager
“Every placemaker needs a pocket-sized journal to jot down inspirations, and these notebooks celebrate the breathtaking beauty of America’s National Parks. Featuring stunning illustrations of places like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, they remind us of the importance of preserving the character of our natural spaces.” Buy it here

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