Great Gift Ideas: 50 Affordable Designs by Famous Designers (Designophy

A famous designer’s touch to an everyday object often results in unique but expensive products. Here we have put together 50 affordable products ($5-$100) designed by famous names and/or reached a cult status. A design feels always better if you have it at home. This list composed by Ali Vatansever for Designophy will be a design buying guide for you.

Name: Juicy Salif Designer: Philipipe Starck Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Aluminum with polymide pads Price: $79 Bottom Line: Even though it's not very practical, this product became one of the design icons of the last decade. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Rosendahl Tommy Larsen Citrus Squeezer Designer: Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek, Tools Design Manufacturer: Tommy Larsen Designs Material(s): Stainless steel Price: $30 Bottom Line: Push, twist and squeeze.

Name: Eva Citrus Squeezer Designer: Claus Jensen & Henrik Holbaek, Tools Design Manufacturer: Eva Material(s): Glass, plastic and stainless steel Price: $52 Bottom Line: FORMLAND prize of 1999. Squeeze the citrus and use the elegant jug. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Mono Filio Egg Cup Designer: Ralph Kramer Manufacturer: Mono Material(s): 18/8 stainless steel satin finish Price: $74 + $17.5 (spoon) Bottom Line: It takes a lot of space just for an egg but will enrich every Sunday breakfast.

Name: Magic Bunny Designer: Stefano Giovannoni Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Plastic (PMMA) Price: $24 Bottom Line: Pull up on the "Bunnies" ears and the toothpicks appear from the Top Hat holder. A smile guaranteed. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Gino Zucchino Designer: Guido Venturini Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Plastic (PMMA) Price:$21 Bottom Line: Your alien sugar bowl.

Name: Magnito Salt & Pepper Shakers Designer: Josh Owen Manufacturer: Kikkerland Material(s): Metal and plastic Price: $10 Bottom Line: Keep them separate or together. The ingredients don't mix because of the placement of the holes. Received 2005 GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum of Architecture and Design Competition.

Name: Tape Timer Designer: Jozeph Forakis Manufacturer: Kikkerland Material(s): Aluminum Price: $14 Bottom Line: Kitchen timer to measure time. Received 2005 GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum of Architecture and Design Competition.

Name: ”King Kong” Mug Designer: King-Kong Design, Stefano Giovannoni & Guido Venturini Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): 18/10 mirror polish stainless steel and glass Price: $45 Bottom Line: A best-seller among ALESSI, ‘the little man' will turn into your drink's color.

Name: Eva Solo Cafe Solo Designer: Claus Jensen & Henrik Holbaek, Tools Design Manufacturer: Eva Material(s): Glass, stainless steel mirror polish, silicone rubber, neoprene cover Price: $52 Bottom Line: The patented pouring lip ensures the contents end up in your cup not on the tablecloth or desk. Received I.D.E.A. CONSUMER PRODUCTS GOLD 2005 AWARD Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Stelton Pringo-Mini Designer: John Sebastian Manufacturer: Stelton Material(s): Satin-polished 18/8 Stainless steel, plastic Price: $75 Bottom Line: iF product design award 2006 winner. Use it for cream, milk or sugar.

Name: Eva Solo Spice Set Designer: Claus Jensen & Henrik Holbaek, Tools Design Manufacturer: Eva Material(s): Plastic/ stainless steel Price: $52 Bottom Line: Received I Nuovissimi Trend Award 2001. Comes with 5 spice "jars" but up to 11 may fit in. Put the name of the spices on the lids. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Eva Solo Knife Magnets Designer: Claus Jensen & Henrik Holbaek, Tools Design Manufacturer: Eva Material(s): 18/10 stainless steel / rubber Price: $65 Bottom Line: Place your knives together or separately. Received Red Dot design award 2004. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Piccino Serving Set Designer: Ralph Kramer Manufacturer: Mono Material(s): Stainless Steel Price: $65 Bottom Line: Salad spoons you can attach to the side of the bowl. You can also buy them separately. The one with the hole is to serve olives.

Name: Mono Citro Peeler Knife Designer: Markus Brodmerkel Manufacturer: Mono Material(s): 18/10 stainless steel Price: $22 Bottom Line: You just score and peel back the skin. Very elegant.

Name: Stelton Cheese Plane Designer: Martin Rosquist Manufacturer: Stelton Material(s): Satin finish Stainless Steel Price: $36 Bottom Line: Unique design. Great for hard cheese. Also works for peeling. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Echelon Wine Rack Designer: William Rhodes Manufacturer: Echelon Products Material(s): Satin finish aluminum Price: $62 Bottom Line: This award-winning wine rack can store 6 bottles. Additional modules be added. A great space-saver.

Name: Carlo, a Little Ghost on the Top of a Bottle Designer: Mattia di Rosa Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Thermoplastic resin Price: $8.50 Bottom Line: Available in four colors. Funny.

Name: Rosendahl Grand Cru Corkscrew Designer: Erik Bagger Manufacturer: Rosendahl Material(s): Matte polished stainless steel and black Nylon Price: $53 Bottom Line: Good grip, easy to use, you cannot ruin the cork with that. October 2003, “Real Simple” Magazine Best Corkscrew. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Anna G. Designer: Alessandro Mendini Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Polymide and chrome-plated zamak Price: $45 Bottom Line: A little bit pricey compared to other corkscrews but it's' funny and beautiful. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Tantalo Bottle Opener Designer: Karim Rashid Manufacturer: Magppie Material(s): Stainless steel with bright silicone Price: $36 Bottom Line: One of the barware designs by Karim Rashid, organic, simple and shiny.

Name: Bottle Opener Designer: Piet Hein Manufacturer: Piet Hein Material(s): Stainless steel Price: $30 Bottom Line: It opens both pop-tops and screw-caps. Very handy, too.

Name: Stelton Bottle Opener Designer: Peter Homblad Manufacturer: Stelton Material(s): 18/10 Satin Stainless Steel over Black Plastic interior Price: $39 Bottom Line: Does its job very well. Ergonomical. Very popular. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Diabolix Bottle Opener Designer: Biagio Cisotti Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): PA Price: $12.50 Bottom Line: Devil the bottle opener. Available in six colors. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Balance Sensitive Drinking Cup Designer: Katja Holtermann Manufacturer: Carl Mertens Material(s): Satin 18/10 stainless steel Price: $45 Bottom Line: A personal favorite. It lays on its side until you pour your drink in. An award-winning design.

Name: Cognac Glass Designer: Rikke Hagen Manufacturer: Normann Copenhagen Material(s): Glass Price: $50 (pair) Bottom Line: Elegant. Cognac will taste better if you have a partner.

Name: Cohndom Box Designer: Susan Cohn Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Thermoplastic resin or mirror polish stainless steel Price:$10 Bottom Line: Designed to encourage safe sex, this little box will keep your condoms safe.

Name: "Mr. Suicide" Bath Tub Plug Designer: Massimo Giacon Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Plastic with stainless steel chain Price: $27 Bottom Line: No more reaching for the plug. You have Mr. Suicide floating.

Name: Otto Dental Set Designer: Stefano Pirovano Manufacturer: ALESSI Material(s): Plastic Price: $40 Bottom Line: This set is a group of a toothpaste tube lid "Rondo", one Flos dispenser "Otto" and 2 toothbrush holders "Sden". Perfect for travel.

Name: Don't Ashtray Designer: Josh Owen Manufacturer: Kikkerland Material(s): Ceramic Price: $8 Bottom Line: To make every smoker think again each time.

Name: Hand Hooks Designer: Harry Allen Manufacturer: Areaware Material(s): White resin Price: $75 Bottom Line: Casts of the designer's own hands. Very strange to look at. Hard to look away.

Name: Magnetic Fly Swatter Designer: Josh Owen Manufacturer: Kikkerland Material(s): Polypropylene construction with attached magnet Price: $6 Bottom Line: This is the ultimate solution to lost swatters. Hang it by the hook or magnet. Cheapest gift idea. But pick the person carefully.

Name: Bin-Bin Wastebasket Designer: John Bauer Manufacturer: Essey Material(s): High density polyethylene Price: $46 Bottom Line: Winner of Danish Red Dot Award 2006, IF design award 2006, and the Good Design Award.

Name: New York City Story Matchbook Designer: Tobias Wong Manufacturer: Conduit Material(s): Paper, wood Price: $25 Bottom Line: New York City in a nutshell in a matchbox.

Name: Folle Letter Opener/Paper Knife Designer: Folmer Christensen Manufacturer: Folle Material(s): Satin Polished 18/08 stainless steel Price: $36.5 Bottom Line: FORM '91 Award International Fair in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Comes with an elegant black envelope; it's easy and safe to use.

Name: Folle "@" Money Clip/Key Holder Designer: Folmer Christiansen Manufacturer: Folle Material(s): 18/8 satin polished stainless steel Price: $30 Bottom Line: A great gift idea in the age of internet. Perfect for engraving or painting.

Name: Tykho Fan Designer: Marc Berthier Manufacturer: Lexon Material(s): Aluminum, PVC blades Price: $55 Bottom Line: Desktop fan with two speeds.

Name: Trokia Jumper Key Ring Designer: Indigo Design Group Manufacturer: Troika Material(s): Anodized aluminum/steel braid Price: $19 Bottom Line: Simple fun. Secure seal.

Name: Jacob Jensen Alarm Clock Designer: Jacob Jensen Manufacturer: Jacob Jensen Design Company Material(s): Glass, steel and ABS Price: $60 Bottom Line: No hands, no digits. A unique interface and stylistic look.

Name: Sticksound Radio Designer: Yves Malka Manufacturer: Lexon Material(s): ABS plastic and steel Price: $50 Bottom Line: It fulfills everything a radio should do just with a joystick control. It has auto-tuning.

Name: Lexon Tykho Rubber AM/FM Radio Designer: Marc Berthier Manufacturer: Lexon Material(s): Rubber like case Price: $55 Bottom Line: Simple look, easy to use. And good sound quality.

Name: Lomo Fisheye 2 Designer: Lomo Manufacturer: Lomo Material(s): Plastic Price: $70 Bottom Line: Step into the world of lomography. Fisheye lens gives you a 170° view. Try also other lomo products. It's pure fun.

Name: Rosendahl Tommy Larsen CD Lift Designer: Tommy Larsen Manufacturer: Rosendahl Material(s): Plastic, rubber Price: $30 Bottom Line: Remove and seat the CDs to their cases without even touching them. Not a big job but does it well.

Name: Lexon Saturn Flying Disc Designer: Marc Berthier Manufacturer: Lexon Material(s): Polypropylene/rubber Price: $20 Bottom Line: Great gift for frisbee lovers. Comes with a plastic pouch.

Name: ps-yo-yo Designer: Ulf Hanses Manufacturer: Playsam Material(s): Wood Price: $10 Bottom Line: Well-balanced and smooth wooden yo-yos for every age group. A real eye-catcher. Available in red and black.

Name: Zolo Toys Zolo-A-Go-Go Designer: Higashi Glaser Design Manufacturer: Zolo Toys Material(s): Plastic Price: $32 Bottom Line: 48 piece sculpture set, comes with a vinyl case. +5 ages.

Name: Pre Zolo Designer: Higashi Glaser Design Manufacturer: Zolo Toys Material(s): Wood Price: $48 Bottom Line: Connect the pieces with sticks and create strange characters. +3 ages. Buy: Amazon.com

Name: Racer F1 Designer: Ulf Hanses Manufacturer: Playsam Material(s): Wood Price: $75 Bottom Line: For f1 fans wood in its sublime.

Name: Automoblox Modular Vehicle Playset Collection Designer: Patrick Calello Manufacturer: Automoblox Material(s): wood, rubber Price: $35 Bottom Line: A variety of modular cars. Addictive. You can buy additional parts and keep the fun going. It's cheaper than asking a custom design to Ferrari.

Name: Playmates Chess Set Designer: Büro für Form. Manufacturer: Umbra Material(s): Rubber Price: $30 Bottom Line: With those smiling faces looking back at you, how can you be serious. Great for introducing kids to chess.