12 Going-away gift ideas for a coworker who loves tech
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Looking for going-away gifts for a coworker who loves tech? Start with a gaming mouse or mat, a mechanical keyboard or a portable speaker, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with NPCs that tease them in good humour. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 Going-away gift ideas for a coworker who loves tech
A pixel game with NPCs that tease them Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about running jokes between you 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A gaming mouse or mat
A Logitech or Razer mouse and a large desk mat. Around $40-120.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check the layout first. Around $70-170.
A portable speaker
A JBL Flip, Marshall Emberton or Bose SoundLink. Around $90-180.
A tech accessory kit
A leather case and a cable organiser. Around $25-70.
Noise-cancelling earbuds for flights
AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM5. Around $200-280.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge; a Kobo is the alternative. Around $140-200.
A desk plant
A small plant or an office treat for the desk. Around $10-40.
A DIY kit
A candle-making, terrarium or embroidery kit. Around $20-50.
Matching bracelets
Matching bracelets or keychains for the group. Around $10-40.
A custom mug
A mug with a drawing or a line only you two understand. Around $15-30.
A time capsule
A box of letters, tickets and photos to open in a year. It costs little.
Buying for a tech lover
Anything with a battery or a port has to fit the gear they already have. A smart lamp, a power bank or a stand is a safer pick than a flagship device.
Ask a friend for a model number if you are unsure.
Buying for a coworker
If you are not close, choose something universal: a good coffee, a plant, a small desk item. If you are close, a shared joke can make a gift feel warm without being too much.
Check whether your workplace has a gift policy.
If the goodbye is this week
Goodbyes come around fast. Gift cards, flowers and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Bring the group in on it. A shared card or a message from everyone matters more than the object.
What should I get a coworker who loves tech as a goodbye?
A gaming mouse or mat, a mechanical keyboard or a portable speaker all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with friendly roast NPCs.
What is a unique going-away gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, small enough to carry as a link. It gives them a memory instead of more luggage. A game is software they have never seen before.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring a coworker, generated from an authorized photo. It is only a good fit for a coworker you know well, because it is personal and playful. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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