{"id":16943,"date":"2019-06-03T14:21:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T14:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/blog\/?p=16943"},"modified":"2019-06-03T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T14:47:37","slug":"grad-gifts-with-a-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/inspiration\/grad-gifts-with-a-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Graduate Gifts with a TWIST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s officially graduation season, and the pressure to find the perfect gift is on. Whether it be high school, college, or a pursuit of other higher education, your graduate has worked hard. Keep reading to discover brands and products with a TWIST that your graduate will love. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ban.do Planner and Stationery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Untitled-design-39.jpg\" alt=\"Ban.do planner and stationery\" width=\"715\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many schools provide their students with a planner with space for schedules and notes, but what these planners lack is personality. Ban.do is a stationery brand that specializes in planners with a TWIST. They come with fun stickers, and each monthly page is adorned with artwork by independent artists. Give the gift of practicality with style, and help your college freshmen stay on top of their studies, and your newly minted adults a way to keep track of their appointments. Get it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bando.com\/products\/medium-17-month-planner-be-nice-have-fun-work-hard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Guide to Adulting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16985 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-43-1-560x420.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because they\u2019ve graduated, doesn\u2019t mean that they know how to navigate the world just yet. Instead of throwing them into the unknown, nudge them in the right direction with a hilarious guide to adulthood and doing things on their own. From useful tips like how to do laundry to financial advice about credit cards and loans, John Kyle\u2019s got adulting with a TWIST covered with <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grow-Up-parents-should-taught-ebook\/dp\/B01BA6V4RU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grow the F*ck Up<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Gift-3.png\" alt=\"FlightGiftCard\" width=\"588\" height=\"579\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major limitations of traveling is the cost. Traveling is a great way for your giftee to experience the world and all of its cultures. Flight tickets can be expensive, so knocking down some of that expense will have your grad feeling grateful. This is super helpful for those grads planning a semester abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some airlines have their own specific gift cards, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightgiftcard.com\/choose-your-flightgiftcard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FlightGiftCard <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a great TWIST on limitless travel because they can choose from over 300 airlines to get to their dream destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>MUJI<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MUJI-1-e1559228123148.png\" alt=\"MUJI\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever walked into a MUJI flagship store, you know that the brand brings minimalism to a new level. MUJI\u2019s simplistic design in everything from their refillable pens to their storage units appeals to those who want a clean look for their home. If your graduate is moving into a not-so-spacious college dorm or their first adult apartment, MUJI is the spot to take organization to the next level with a minimalist TWIST<\/span>\u2014<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all with an affordable price tag.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the MUJI website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muji.us\/store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Urban Outfitters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/UO.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Outfitters\" width=\"856\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the past couple years, items deemed \u201cvintage\u201d have been trending. Old-school favorites like the record player and film cameras have made a comeback, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanoutfitters.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban Outfitters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a retail store that has played a role in the revival. Feed your own nostalgia, and give your grads a gift of timeless cool with a modern TWIST. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Personal and Professional <em>TWIST<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16987 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44.png 1024w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-265x198.png 265w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-44-560x420.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your grad the gift of getting noticed. Standing out in the bigger pond of college or the competitive job market is important to embracing all of the opportunities in front of them. Help them advance in both their personal and professional life with a signed copy of Julie Cottineau\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/product\/twist-how-fresh-perspectives-build-breakthrough-brands-4\/\"><b><i>TWIST: How Fresh Perspectives Build Breakthrough Brands<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Add a personal touch by including their name in the order for the dedication. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your grad isn\u2019t all that into reading, or you\u2019d like to help expand their knowledge even further, consider a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/product\/personal-brand-plan\/\"><b>BrandTwist Personal Brand Plan<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maximize their potential with this 30-minute strategy session that will help your grad to seize the opportunities that they deserve, and distinguish them from the rest of the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/brandtwist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_2079-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was researched and written by our own BrandTwist intern and soon-to-be graduate Mijyo Sasaki. She is a graduating senior at Dobbs Ferry High School who will be attending RIT in the fall to pursue International Business and Marketing, and has a passion for the fashion industry. Thanks Mijyo! We love your TWISTS and wish you all the best in college.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s officially graduation season, and the pressure to find the perfect gift is on. Whether it be high school, college, or a pursuit of other higher education, your graduate has worked hard. Keep reading to discover brands and products with a TWIST that your graduate will love. 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