Top 10 Graduation Gift Ideas that will Make Your Graduate Feel Special
There are many milestones worth celebrating in life, and one of those is one’s graduation. It signifies the years of hard work and dedication put into pursuing excellence. Many also view it as the new stage in life, venturing into the working world and truly becoming an adult. That said, getting a friend or family member a graduation gift isn’t the easiest thing to decide on. You’d want to give meaningful graduation gifts for him or her but nothing too personal or too generic and boring. Think about it this way, choices will differ depending on their characters and preferences, so you might have to do some homework about graduation gifts for her or him. Because whether they’re completing their kindergarten, high school, diploma, degree, Master’s degree, or PhD — they’ll know you had them in mind when selecting these gifts. At Photobook Australia, we’re going to show you how you can set yourself up for graduation gift success.
Graduation Photobook from the Heart
Graduating is a big day and celebrations are in order. Capture moments of joy and excitement in a timeless graduation photobook. It doesn’t have to be just graduation photos, you can even include heartfelt messages to congratulate your graduate like ‘Hey Graduate!’ or ‘You’ve Done It!”. Don’t feel like designing from scratch? Choose from 100+ done-for-you templates to get inspired, all printed on pro-grade paper. There’s also a variety of covers you can choose from, from bold to minimalist, there’s one your graduate will love! We believe this thoughtful piece will be the perfect addition to his or her personal collection of gifts for a graduate. Ultimately, this photobook should evoke a sense of nostalgia and happiness when they flip through the pages.
Graduation Keychain for Easy Access
How about a collection of one of the most practical gifts ever? Keychains. That said, when you create a keychain with Photobook Australia, it’s never just a keychain. It’s also a one-of-a-kind statement piece because you can customise it however you want, it’s quite the selection amongst other graduation presents. Show the new Mr or Ms Graduate how proud you are of their achievements with keychains that say “Hats off to you!” or “You’re a class act” or even something as simple as “Class of 2023” or something quirky like “Class of this stunning graduate” featuring their photo coated in sleek gloss. What’s not to love?
Graduation Plaque as Daily Reminders
Graduating is something to be incredibly proud of. A good education costs way more than it did back then and it should remind us of how lucky we are. Give your graduate a personalised desktop plaque as a graduation gift to remind them of how well they’ve done. Have it inscribed with his or her name, university, year, and qualification? It’ll bring a sense of accomplishment and pride to see a graduate’s name on a flawless hardboard with a gloss coating. Make him or her feel like they’ve earned this achievement (because they have) and that the people around them are celebrating with them, not just with graduation gifts but in delight knowing that they’re on the next step to adulthood.
Graduation Mugs for that Morning Fuel
While mugs may seem like a generic graduation gift, remember, it’s completely customisable so you make them as sentimental or quirky as you want. And sometimes the best graduation gifts are the ones that you put your own personal touch on. Include a collage of photos of the graduate and their friends or them on stage shaking the hand of the dean or throwing their mortarboard in the air. Crafted in white ceramic, each mug is dishwasher and microwave-safe — perfect for preparing them for the working world where everyone starts their day with their choice of elixir.
Graduation Pillows for a Surprise at Home
Though the graduation may be over, but the celebration isn’t. Throwing a little graduation party with graduation-themed elements will be such an incredible experience for your graduate. Deck the couch with graduation pillows to recognise how far they’ve come in their academic journey. Whether it’s earning their diploma, degree, Master’s degree, or PhD, it calls for a celebration. Choose between polyester, canvas, or glitter to make the ultimate graduation pillow. Available in single or couple options. These special touches will make the best gifts for graduation.
Congratulations Card for the Special Graduate
Sometimes, the most thoughtful graduation gift a graduate can receive are words from the heart, written on a congratulations card. The heartfelt messages and graduation wishes on a personalised graduation card will make their day and be a reminder of their potential once they make their way into the workforce. A simple “Congratulations on your graduation” with graduation photos and quotes of wisdom and encouragement will go a long way for a fresh grad.
Graduation Photo Frame for Timeless Memories
Capturing precious graduation moments is essential, but displaying them well is more important. Here’s a graduation gift idea for your graduate, a table photo frame highlighting the very best graduation photo. It could be a family photo or the graduate in his or her gown flashing a big smile. Displaying this at home by the console table or work desk would be a great way to remember their accomplishments. Each table photo frame is made from aluminium metal and printed on ultra lustre paper giving every photo a stunning finish.
Photo Prints as Graduation Decor
A momentous occasion like one’s graduation deserves the spotlight. It would be the perfect time to have a graduation party with friends and family, complete with graduation decorations. Let a collection of photo prints be part of the graduation theme. Display them on a graduation board or attach them to the streamers of graduation balloons to complete the look. Either way, this experience will bring your graduate so much joy.
Insta Prints for Fab Grad Memories
Let’s not forget those nervous, giggly, and fashionable shots during the graduation. One’s graduation photos shouldn’t just be about the formal shots but the ones that reflect what they were feeling too. Snap away featuring their graduation ootd, with the graduation gown, mortarboard, and all that good stuff. Print those quirky moments on insta prints as keepsakes for your graduate or your family. They’re fingerprint-resistant and are available in gloss or matte FUJIFLM paper options.
Graduation Hoodie for Alumni Feels
If you’d like to take things up a notch, a personalised graduation gift might be your thing. Get your graduate a graduation hoodie to remind him or her of where they graduated from but more importantly, what they went through to achieve what they have today. Decorate it with their name, college or university name, and a fun-filled message. And of course, you can include photos too. If you need some design inspiration to get started, we have all of that too. Choose your size and colour and you’re good to go!
Give Your Graduate the Party and Gift They Deserve
We hope this list of graduation presents inspires you to get creative with the plans you have for your graduate. At Photobook Australia, we believe in creating gifts with a personal touch. So, whether it’s the graduation party or just featuring graduation photos, we hope it will be a happy graduation and a meaningful time with those you love.