About Unusual Designer Gifts

Unusual Designer Gifts is a UK-based online gift shop offering over 4,000 carefully selected, design-led gifts for all occasions. From luxury home accessories and elegant lighting to quirky clocks, statement wall art and jewellery, our collection is full of unique ideas for him, her, the home, garden and even our four-legged friends.

Every product is chosen for its quality, originality and visual appeal. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or housewarming, you'll find something meaningful, stylish and beautifully made.

We are a family-run limited company based in Southampton, Hampshire, and have been trading online since 2018. We offer fast UK delivery, international shipping, and flexible payment options with Klarna at the checkout.

Our bestselling Playing Card Picture Frames are created exclusively by us in our studio. These distinctive, handmade gifts feature memorable, witty quotes and quirky phrases that make them a real conversation piece and a firm favourite with our returning customers.

Meet the Founder – John Flowerdew

Unusual Designer Gifts was founded by John Flowerdew, a commercial photographer with more than 30 years of experience working with national and international brands. John's expertise in composition, detail and visual storytelling is at the heart of Unusual Designer Gifts.

With his background in corporate advertising, product and branding photography, John brings a strong eye for design to everything we sell. Only the most thoughtful, well-crafted and visually striking products make it into our collection.

To learn more about John’s photography and creative work, visit www.visualpixel.co.uk.

John Flowerdew - Founder & CEO, Unusual Designer Gifts Ltd

Our Commitment to Quality and Global Reach

We work with a trusted network of UK and European brands, artisan suppliers and independent makers to bring you exclusive gift ideas you won’t find on the high street.

  • Premium brands and exclusive collections, carefully chosen for design and quality

  • Fast and reliable UK and international delivery, with tracked dispatch 

  • Worldwide shipping available, with secure packaging and trusted couriers

Our product range is regularly updated to reflect the latest in contemporary, stylish and unusual gift ideas. We aim to offer something for every taste, personality and occasion.

Focused on Service and Growth

As an independent, online gift and homeware retailer, we understand the importance of combining high quality products with excellent customer service. We’re constantly improving our website, product ranges and technical processes to offer a smooth shopping experience from start to finish.

We aim to:

  • Maintain a fast, mobile-friendly and secure website

  • Introduce fresh new gift ideas in line with UK seasonal trends

  • Provide you with a swift, friendly and responsive customer service

  • Provide flexible delivery and payment options

Many of our customers return time and again, confident they’ll find something different, memorable and of superior quality.

Company Information

Registered Company Name:
Unusual Designer Gifts is the trading name of Unusual Designer Gifts Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 10889397

Registered Company Address:
Unusual Designer Gifts Ltd
Newtown House, 38 Newtown Road
Liphook, Hampshire
GU30 7DX
United Kingdom

Trading Address:
Unusual Designer Gifts
14 Osprey Close
Marchwood
Southampton, Hampshire
SO40 4XJ
United Kingdom