Many of the top August 2015 customization ideas come neatly wrapped in some sort of kit or package to make it easy to achieve mass customization, yet give individuals the space to feel as though they've had something bespoke created for them. Examples of this include cocktail kits from William Grant & Sons, LOOP's sneaker kit and the Scent Palette for crafting a completely custom fragrance.
Consumers are also being encouraged to add on to the aesthetics of a brand's identity through packaging like the Boulanger bottle that hosts a game of tic-tac-toe, the Bare Bottle project and even MTV's new identity, which involves a lot of fan-created content.
By kick-starting the creative process with kits, packaged goods and branding, consumers are made to feel like stakeholders in favorite products and services.
Top 55 Customization Ideas in August
From Upcycled Skateboard Guitars to Custom Cocktail Kits:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 30, 2015 — Art & Design
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Elevated Housing Domes
This 270 Square Foot Pod Home Resembles an Enlarged Tech-Made Lollipop
53
Quirky Embroidered Sportswear
The Latest James Merry Collection Features Classic Sportswear
52
Stick-On Shoe Lights
These Reactive and Customizable LED Strips Can Be Added to Any Shoes
51
Geometric Mirrored Mazes
This Giant Maze Can be Toured from the Ground or Viewed from Above
50
Bleacher-Themed Bookcases
These Bookshelf Staircases are Found in Nikken Sekkei's Office Interior
49
Customizable Block Furniture
These Innovative Seats are Made from Adjustable Foam Bars
48
Segmented Cake Molds
This Clever Cake Mold is Perfectly Divided into Eight Individual Slices
47
Customizable Cargo Bikes
This Compact Cargo Bike is Perfect for the Urban Environment
46
Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
This Handy Workbench Contains a Number of Kitchen Accessories
45
Elephant Sanctuary Domes
This Elephant House Features a Wooden Roof and Swimming Pools
44
Sustainable Agave Surfboards
This Surfboard is Made Entirely from Sustainable Agave Materials
43
Fragrance-Blending Kits
This Kit Allows Customers to Mix Their Own Customized Fragrances
42
Mesh Mannequin Sculptures
This Artist Places Massive Human Mesh Sculptures in Ordinary Settings
41
Surrealist Disney Skateboards
These Triptych FANTASMALAND Decks are a Surrealists Spectacle
40
Epicurean Vending Machines
Mormedi 'Button Gourmet' Shop Doles Out Cold Drinks and Hot Food
39
Glowing Pillar Pavilions
This Pavilion by Piuarch Expresses Shared Energy
38
Luminous LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Compatible Bricks from 'Build-Upons' Contain Tiny LED Lights
37
Modular Planting Systems
The 'iPot' is Made Up of a Series of Customizable Vertical Planters
36
Rainbow Rope Pavilions
This Rainbow Pavilion Sits in Ecuador for Milan's Universal Exposition
35
Customizable Sneaker Kits
LOOP Provides Colorful Laces for Creating Custom Sneakers
34
Mirrored Beach Huts
This Peculiar Beach Hut Took Six Weeks to Create and Install
33
Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
This Simple Chocolate Bar Brand Combines Whitespace & Bold Print
32
Typographic Sculptures
These Abstract Sculptures Spell Words When Viewed at the Right Angles
31
Scary Skeletal Superheroes
This Artist Created Eeire Superhero Characters on Money-Hungry Tirades
30
Durable Rubber Adhesives
This Reusable Adhesive is Perfect for Fixing All Kinds of Items
29
Aging Oak Wine Bottles
This Customizable Wine Bottle Mimics the Effect of Aging Wine in Barrels
28
Hairstyle Coloring Books
This Activity Book Depicts Unique and Diverse Hairstyles
27
Alien Latte Art
These Clever Latte Designs are Inspired by the New Minions Movie
26
Customizable Zip Line Kits
This Handy Kit Contains Everything You Need to Rig Up Your Own Zip Line
25
Upcycled Skateboard Guitars
These Handcrafted Guitars are Made from Used Wooden Skateboard Decks
24
Custom Cocktail Kits
William Grant & Sons' Home Cocktail Kits Showcase Beverage Brand Signatures
23
Blank Canvas Wine Bottles
The 'Bare Bottle' Project Brings Together Artists and Famous Winemakers
22
Emoji-Inspired Safety Ads
These Road Safety Ads are Made Entirely Out of Emoji Characters
21
Creativity-Boosting Flashcards
These Visual Cards Can Be Used to Communicate Design Ideas
20
Game Board Wine Labels
This Game-Like Wine Label Lets Consumers Play Tic-Tac-Toe & Decide Who Pays
19
Vase-Mimicking Buildings
The Spherical Buildings in This Complex House a Museum and a Hotel
18
Customizable Gamified Bed Sheets
The Game of Love Kit Turns Any Bed into a Romantic Game Night
17
Upcycled Fishnet Carpets
These Eco-Friendly Modular Carpets Can Be Adjusted & Re-Sized
16
Handheld Digital Drawing Tools
The Scriba is an Ink-Free Drawing Aid Used to Draw & Sketch Online
15
Crocheted Wedding Dresses
This Gorgeous Wedding Gown Took Nearly Seven Months to Create
14
Fashion-Forward Soda Bottles
A Design Firm Helped Diet Coke Redesign Its Classic Soda Bottle
13
Emoji-Themed Flashcards
These Domino's Flashcards are Intended to Increase Emoji Literacy
12
Can-Constructed Jeeps
This Jeep Wrangler Replica is Made of 4,500 Cans of Food to Fight Hunger
11
Tropical Oasis Eateries
This Exotic Restaurant Feels Like Tropical Vacation Getaway
10
Fan-Created TV Branding
'I Am My MTV' Broadcasts Visuals Inspired by Viewer Content
9
Tie Dye Soaps
This DIY Craft Idea Makes Beautiful Tie Dye Soaps that are Perfect for Gifts
8
Superhero-Inspired Hearing Aids
This Line of Hearing Aids for Kids Features Decorative Designs
7
Veggie Kabob Macarons
These Veggie Desserts Looks like Real Tomatos with the Use of Edible Markers
6
Spray Bottle Hot Sauces
Red Bone Alley Sauce & Marinara are Packaged in Mess-Free Spray Bottles
5
Ultra Lengthy Water Slides
This Slip and Slide Holds the World Record for Most Distance Traveled
4
Psychedelic Floral Aquariums
The 'Night Aquarium' by 'teamLab' has Fish, Flowers & Flashing Lights
3
Candy-Mimicking Chandeliers
This Collection of Blown Glass Lamps Resembles Colorful Melted Candies
2
Upcycled Door Murals
This Artist Uses Discarded Doors to Create Massive Face Murals
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Speedy Toy-Made Portraits
This Artist Uses an Etch A Sketch to Create Portraits Under Five Minutes
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Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
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Designer Upcycled Bags
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Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
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Chef-Approved Product Ranges
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Gamified Wine Kits
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Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Co-Branded Beverage Boxes
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Sculptural Tequila Bottle Designs
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Romantic Drinking Accessories
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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AR Locker Rooms
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Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
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Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
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Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
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Customizable Cosmetic Stacks
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Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Plastic Intervention Programs
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Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Customizable Hydration Beverages
INFINIT Nutrition's DIY Beverages Start at Just $2.80
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Pre-Mixed Premium Cocktails
MOJT's Ready-to-Serve Bottled Cocktails Cater to Gen Z
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Automated Mixologist Cocktail Makers
The Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Makers App-Connected
Single-Use Cocktail Sachets
Pax's Cocktail and Mocktail Mixes are Ready to Combine with Club Soda
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
Smoothie Pouch Cocktail Kits
Outshine Curated a Fruit Cocktail Kit for Adults
Multi-Sensory Shaving Kits
BIC & Lo Bosworth Curated the Soleil Escape 5 Senses Shave Kit
Premium Skincare Amenity Kits
JetBlue's Mint Airline Amenity Kits Feature Multiple New York Brands
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Temperature-Activated Packaging Partnerships
L.A. Libations Invests in Chromatic Technologies
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
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Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
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Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Luxury Fragrance Gift Guides
These Molton Brown Luxury Fragrance Gift Ideas Pamper Loved Ones
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Beer-Based Blister Packs
This Blister Packaging for Cosmetic Refills is Made from Beer By-Products
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Customizable Book Portraits
Lagom Collections Boasts Personalized Portraits for Your Books
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Mind-Skin Connection Kits
Selfmade's Securely Attached Kit Includes a Relationship Psychology Book
Ready-to-Serve Canned Cocktails
Whitebox Cocktails is Launching Three New SKUs
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Celebratory Cocktail Couple Kits
Simply Spiked Limeade Pickup Lime Kits Come with Candles and More
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Atypique Partners with AJ Mclean of the Backstreet Boys
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Color Customized Water Bottles
Sunnies Studio Creates the Bountifully Bright Sunnies Flask
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Commercial AI Mixologists
Tastebuds Crafts AI-Generated Recipes for the Beverage Industry
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Customizable Glass Packaging Services
O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Customizable Spice Packs
Spiceology's Build-a-Box Promises to Elevate One's Cooking Experience
Virtual Fragrance Workshops
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Revamped Private Label Ranges
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Artistic Libation Campaigns
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Customized Dirty Drinks
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Paper Sampling Containers
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Custom Photo Puzzles
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Holiday Self-Care Kits
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BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits
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Custom Holiday Ornaments
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High-Quality Pizza Packaging
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CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
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Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
AI-Curated Beauty Boxes
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Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
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Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
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Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
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Connected Packaging Updates
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Interactive Juice Packaging
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Luxurious Bespoke Candles
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Artsy Painting-Inspired Bottles
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Pink Sushi Boxes
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Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
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Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
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Bar Cart Mascots
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Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
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High-Performance Customized Haircare
eSalon Custom Hair Care Targets Multiple Goals in One Formula
Wooden DIY Guitar Kits
Harley Benton Has Launched a New Range of DIY Guitar Kits
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
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Craft Cocktail Infusion Kits
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