Buying Gifts for Millennials

Buying gifts for Millennials isn’t quite like buying gifts for other people. They have slightly different priorities and slightly different tastes than other generations, so when you’re buying gifts for millennials, here are a few things to consider.

Useful

First and foremost, Millennials appreciate useful things. They like gifts that serve a purpose and don’t take up too much space. This is partly because so many of them and so many of their friends have lived semi-nomadic, unsettled lives much longer than previous generations. They moved where the work was and rented instead of buying, partially due to the general burden of college debt, lower wages and higher expenses. Consequently, they have fewer possessions as a rule than their parents, and most of those possessions have functionality. Look for functional fine art Palm Springs CA or your area for gift ideas.

Aesthetic

Millennials also tend to have a personal aesthetic and style, and your gift should reflect that. Despite what you may think and what the media may tell you, there is no one universal “Millennial aesthetic” that will appeal to all Millennials. It’s a matter of personal expression and personal taste. Your millennial will have their own idea about what kind of look they are going for, and anything that doesn’t fit in with that look will probably get donated or left behind the next time they move apartments.

Ethically Sourced

Millennials were raised with superheroes and revolutionaries as their idols. They are, as a general rule and despite their reputation for apathy, passionate about moral causes. If they’re not looking for organic food they’re interested in the environmental impact of their clothes. They seek out recycled products and donate to fight oppression at home and abroad. An ethically sourced gift will have extra meaning to the millennial in your life.

Meaningful

Last but not least, Millennials are more interested in experiences than things; they don’t have as many possessions as their parents did, but they are sentimental. A gift to remind them of the good times, or a shared experience, will always be a good choice.

It’s likely that you won’t be able to tick every single one of those boxes with one gift. It’s also important to remember that Millennials are the largest generational group, and consequently contain a lot of diversity. You know your loved one best, you’re the one who is qualified to say what they will appreciate most. Trust yourself and your instincts.