Secret Santa Gifts for Coworkers Under $35: Office-Themed Graphic Tees

Stapler Line Art T-Shirt by Parallel World

An office gift exchange has a tricky brief: it should be funny or useful, safe for work and under the budget cap, all for someone you may barely know. A graphic tee built around an everyday desk object ticks every box. These Secret Santa gifts for coworkers are office-themed t-shirts from our shop, priced at about $17 to $33 depending on size and color, with notes on sizing and timing so the gift arrives on time.

Minimal keyboard outline t-shirt, a techie keyboard graphic tee
The Keyboard Outline tee suits the coworker who types all day.

Why an office-themed tee works as a Secret Santa gift

  • It fits typical budgets. Offices often set a cap somewhere between $20 and $35, and every tee below stays at or under about $33 in every size.
  • It is safe for work. A simple line drawing of a stapler or a keyboard is funny without being risky.
  • It is personal without being awkward. You are nodding at an object they use every day, not at anything private.
  • It is wearable. A shirt can be worn on casual Fridays, at home or on a weekend, unlike a novelty item that lives in a drawer.

Prices below are as listed at the time of writing. Check the product page for the exact price in your size.

For the desk and stationery person

For the techie

Calculator graphic t-shirt, a minimalist math tee
The Calculator tee is a nod to the spreadsheet regular.

For the coffee break regular

Quick picks by coworker type

Your coworker is… Try
The organizer File Folder or Notebook Outline tee
The one with every gadget Keyboard Outline or Webcam Outline tee
The spreadsheet wizard Calculator tee
The one who always has a stapler Stapler Line Art tee
The coffee person Mug Outline tee
The one who brings lunch Minimalist Bento Box tee

The size question: read this before you buy

A t-shirt is a great gift unless you guess the size wrong. Because every shirt is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a wrong size, so it is worth a little detective work:

  • Ask a mutual colleague. Someone on the team will know whether they wear small or large.
  • Look at what they wear. A loose, oversized tee points to a relaxed fit, while a fitted one points to a slimmer cut.
  • Favor a relaxed fit when unsure. It is more forgiving than a slim cut. Our post on Comfort Colors vs Bella+Canvas explains the difference.
  • Use the guides. The Size Guide and our walkthrough on how to choose t-shirt size help you match a size to a shirt they already wear.

Timing: order earlier than you think

Each shirt is printed after you order. As a rule of thumb, count back from your exchange date and allow at least two to three weeks for a US address and three to four weeks for international orders. Our post on print on demand shipping time explains the production and delivery stages, and the Shipping Policy has the full terms.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Secret Santa budget?

Many offices set a cap of around $20 to $35, though it varies. Check your group’s rule first, then pick a design that fits.

Is a t-shirt too personal for a coworker?

Not when the design is an everyday object. A drawing of a stapler or a mug reads as a friendly joke rather than anything personal.

Are these tees unisex?

Yes, our tees use unisex sizing. Compare garment measurements in the Size Guide.

Will it work for a white elephant exchange?

Yes. A funny object tee is easy to enjoy and easy to swap, and it is simple to pick for a mixed group.

More ideas: see our t-shirt gift ideas, creative t-shirt gifts and kitchen t-shirts for home cooks, or browse the full apparel collection.