Best Gifts for Sport Lovers
There's a particular kind of person who doesn't just watch the match, they remember the kit, the ball, the bat that isn't made like that anymore. This guide is for them — nostalgia for the equipment as much as the game, hand-drawn in the Design Smith studio.
Eight sports, each illustrated from a genuine love of the gear that made them — no team colours, no rivalries, just the kind of detail only a fan would notice.
For the one who remembers when footballs had laces
The Beautiful Game print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn line-up of distinctive vintage footballs, classic panels and all, for the one who remembers when they felt like a brick in the rain. The matching Football card (£3.50) is there for the one who loves the game in its purest form.
For the one who considers a cricket bat a work of art
The Cricket Bats print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn line-up of vintage-style bats for anyone who thinks a well-made bat is one of the finest objects in sport. The Cricket Bats card (£3.50) is for the one who appreciates a beautiful bat as much as a good innings.
For the one who never got over the wooden racquet
The Anyone for Tennis? print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn line-up of vintage tennis racquets, for the one who thinks nothing since the wooden frame has come close. The Tennis Racquets card (£3.50) covers the everyday version, for the fan who loves the game in any era.
For the one who loves the game and everything that comes with it
The Rugby print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn collection of six vintage rugby balls, each carefully illustrated in its own right. The Rugby card (£3.50) is for the one who appreciates the game as much as the kit.
For the Sunday morning cyclist
The Cycling print (£45.00) is a celebration of everything that keeps a bicycle running — simple, satisfying, and entirely without fuss. The Cycling card (£3.50) is for the one who considers a Sunday morning ride the best possible start to a weekend.
For the one who always calls their shot
The Pool print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn illustration of vintage pool balls racked up properly, in a classic wooden triangle. The Pool card (£3.50) captures the same satisfying geometry, for anyone who's never once mis-called a pot.
For the one who takes their darts seriously
The Darts print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn collection of traditional vintage darts, feathered flights and all, for the one who knows it's a game of precision and proper form. The Darts card (£3.50) is for the one who still thinks it's the finest sport ever invented, no argument entertained.
For the one who finds beauty in the tackle box
The Floats and Bobbers print (£45.00) is a hand-drawn collection of vintage fishing floats, each one carefully rendered on its own. The Fishing card (£3.50) is for the angler who knows half the joy is in the waiting.
Wrapping up
Everything here ships free across the UK, and cards come with a matching kraft envelope, so there's no separate wrapping to think about.
For more, the full Sport and Leisure collection covers all eight sports across both cards and prints, if you'd rather browse than pick.
