12 last-minute Christmas gift ideas for a coworker
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The best last-minute Christmas gift for a coworker is thoughtful but not too personal: an experience, a board game or a good treat, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) for a close work friend, usually emailed within an hour.
12 last-minute Christmas gift ideas for a coworker
A pixel game for a close work friend Our product
oin turns a work friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your coworker as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about shared office moments rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
An experience
A class or a tasting for two. Around $30-90.
A spa day
A voucher for a close coworker. Around $40-120.
A star map
The sky on the day you started working together. Around $25-70.
A piece from a brand they like
A scarf from Uniqlo, with a gift receipt. Around $20-60.
A perfume
Only for a close coworker whose scent you know, such as Dior Sauvage. Around $80-150.
Pajamas
A cozy set, only for a close work friend. Around $25-60.
A board game
Codenames or Exploding Kittens for office nights. Around $20-40.
A desk plant
A low-maintenance succulent in a nice pot. Around $12-30.
A coffee or tea sampler
A small selection to try. Around $15-35.
A good notebook
A Moleskine or Leuchtturm1917. Around $15-30.
A handwritten note
Say what you appreciate about working together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a coworker
Keep it friendly and not too personal unless you are close. Check any office gift limits, avoid alcohol and anything about their appearance, and include a gift receipt.
Order dates
Physical gifts should be ordered in early December. Vouchers and a custom oin game can be sorted out right up to the last working day.
What should I get a coworker for Christmas?
Something thoughtful but not too personal, like a treat or a board game. For a close work friend, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from shared office moments, or an experience you do together.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Digital vouchers arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a close coworker you get on with.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com