About Us | Norman Harvey

Welcome to Norman Harvey! If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the endless cycle of gifting socks or overly generic knick-knacks, we’re here to change that for good.

"Socks as a gift for a child is the end of the world—a whole year ruined!"

Our Mission

At Norman Harvey, we believe that gifts should be as practical as they are thoughtful. We specialize in curating functional, high-quality gifts that make everyday life just a little bit easier — and a lot more enjoyable. Our aim is not just to provide you with useful items but also to make a positive impact on the world. In an age of wastefulness, we are committed to offering products that avoid being just another throwaway item. We're here to help you give gifts that don’t just bring joy—they also make a difference.

Why Norman Harvey Exists

"The best gift in life is seeing people being productive and trying to achieve something."

That’s why I made it our mission to make fun, useful gifts available to everyone. Having spent my career as a competitive cyclist, pilot, aerodynamicist, race car engineer, and earthmoving machinery operator, I have always been passionate about technology, mechanics, and helping people solve problems. Marrying my love for seeing people learn, with my drive to connect them with easy, logical solutions that they might not otherwise find, led me to start this store.

I realized I wouldn’t have been satisfied doing anything else. Too often, people struggle to find practical, well-made gifts that can actually improve someone's day-to-day life. The frustration of ordering from multiple shops, dealing with wasteful packaging, and finding items that are forgotten or thrown out is a burden many people face. In fact, according to recent studies, over $16 billion worth of gifts are wasted each year in the U.S. alone, with many of these items ending up in landfills shortly after being received. Additionally, nearly 52% of shoppers say they feel frustrated with having to order from multiple websites to complete their gift shopping.

Our Commitment to the Environment

We are driven by a deep commitment to cutting waste and reducing pollution. To achieve this, we practice predictive ordering, ensuring that we stock what we need without excess. Additionally, we focus on using eco-friendly shipping methods to minimize our environmental footprint. We know that sustainability starts with responsible choices, from sourcing through to delivery. We want to break the cycle of cheap, disposable gifts that end up as ocean plastic or landfill waste.

How We Make a Difference

I’ve been fortunate to meet incredible people along the way, from engineers to fellow pilots, and together we’ve built a team that shares my passion for finding and testing great products. We believe that shopping for gifts should be easy and joyful, not a chore. Our team is committed to cutting waste and pollution, choosing products that are practical, sustainable, and, above all, fun. Through predictive ordering and efficient, eco-friendly shipping, we ensure our operations are as sustainable as possible.

Products for All Stages of Life

At Norman Harvey, we also believe in providing products that improve the quality of life for all ages. We offer practical solutions for the elderly, focusing on helpful items that make physically challenging tasks easier. And, because education is the mother of all invention, we carry a range of products that encourage learning and creativity in children. We believe that play should be an essential part of childhood, and our carefully curated products reflect that.

Why Choose Us?

• Practical Yet Unique: We hunt down products that are useful, yes, but also unexpected. Our gifts are designed to make everyday tasks easier or add a little joy to someone’s routine, all while reducing waste.
• Sustainability at Our Core: We are passionate about reducing the impact of unnecessary waste, choosing products that have a longer lifespan and are kinder to the environment.
• Customer-Centered: We put our customers first, excellent support, and a commitment to making your shopping experience seamless. When you shop with Norman Harvey, you’re part of our family.

More Than Just a Store

At Norman Harvey, we’re more than just a store; we’re a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate the small yet significant things that make life better. From gadgets that solve everyday problems to tools that spark creativity and reduce waste, we are passionate about offering products that make your life easier and more enjoyable. We also believe that these products should be a win for the environment too.

Join us on this journey of discovering gifts that truly matter. No more guesswork—just practical, thoughtful presents that are sure to impress and won’t contribute to the world’s growing waste problem.

Contact us at support@normanharvey.com