As architecture and design students prepare for their final shows, we've collected together our guide to the best graduation gifts, from a watch based on architectural drawings to a lightweight electric bicycle for the commute to their first job and a sofa for their first post-student flat (+ slideshow).

Scale pen by Shigeru Ban

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's retractable and refillable pen is made from aluminium and features a laser-etched ruler on each of its three faces, so it doubles as an architect's scale ruler. Get yours from Acme Studio »

Draftsman Grid 03 by Nendo

Based on tools and accessories traditionally used by draftspeople to create technical architecture drawings, this watch by Japanese studio Nendo has a grey square lattice printed directly onto the underside of the glass that covers the face. Get yours from Dezeen watch store »
V-pleats stationery by Umn Design

The V-pleats concrete stationery collection includes a bookend, a tape dispenser, a storage tray and a set of pen-holders. It was designed by Chinese studio Umn Design to reference the pointed shapes created by folding paper. Get yours from Taobao »

TMA-2 Modular headphones by Kilo

Danish studio Kilo's headphones allow users to create different arrangements of headbands, earpads, cables and speakers ? up to 360 variations in total. Get yours from Aiaiai »

OKO bike by KiBiSi

KiBiSi ? the Danish design supergroup co-founded by architect Bjarke Ingels ? make a lightweight el...