From tailored treatment kits for the hair and skin to 3D-printed sports equipment, the top October 2017 customization ideas express personalization is no longer just a novelty selling feature. Customization now plays an important role in personal expression, addressing specific pain points and empowering consumers to become the creators of their own products. With the release of Apple's iOS 11, users will now have the chance to send animated emojis that are shaped after their own facial expressions.
Many brands are now aiming to empower the next generation of creators by launching products like customizable multi-colored bicycles, kid-safe 3D printing pens and mix-and-match robotics kits that make it possible for kids to play an essential part in the design process.
Top 25 Customization Trends in October
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Art-Embellished Yoga Mats
'Pixels' Allows You to Create Your Own Art-Inspired Yoga Mat
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Customizable Construction Illuminators
The 'Vector Light' is Sculptural and Intriguing
23
Bespoke Body Shields
This High-Tech Shield Protects Its Owner's Ribcage Post-Surgery
22
In-Store Sneaker Creators
The 'Nike Makers Experience' Lets Consumers Create One-of-a-Kind Shoes
21
IoT Car Gadgets
The 'AutoPi' Device and Cloud Platform Make Any Car a Smart One
20
3D-Printed Heel Designs
Atelier 27 Combines Additive Manufacturing with Consumer Co-Creation
19
Customizable Transforming Jackets
The 'Ultimate City Jacket' Can Transform into a Tote Bag
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Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
17
Modular Video Walls
LEDskin is a Compact, Portable Component Making Up Big Screens in Multiples
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Modular Customization Desks
The Modulos Desk Furniture Allows for Augmentation Over and Over
15
Customized Hair Color Kits
eSalon's 'Made for You Custom Hair Color' is Made-to-Order
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Customizable Serum Collections
Skin Inc Offers Custom Serum Cocktails for the Skin
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Maker Website Services
SaaS Startup Cominsoon Helps Makers Build Their Website's Coming Soon Page
12
Children's Printer Pen Kits
The 3Doodler Start x Powerpuff Girls Pen Set Encourages Customization
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Sports Material Joystick Covers
The 'JoyTops' Incorporate Stylish Customization onto Joysticks
10
Printed Mouthguard Kits
Damage Control Helps Consumers Create Tailor-Made Mouthguards
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Customized Pet Subscriptions
pawTree Connects Pet Parents to Tailored Nutrition Plans
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Customizable Popup Tools
ActionPanels is a Bulgarian SaaS Startup and Website Popup Builder
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Customizable Bluetooth Speaker Accessories
The 'ERA' Bluetooth Amplifier Enables Personalization
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3D-Printed Ski Boots
Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are Creating Custom-Fit Sports Boots
5
Face-Tracking Emoticon Features
iOS 11 Will Let You Send Face Expression-Based 3D Animated Emoji
4
Texture-Specific Haircare Collections
Virtue Labs' Quiz Creates a Tailored Maintenance Routine
3
Collaborative Pinboard Platforms
Pinterest's 'Pin Collective' Connects Brands and Content Creators
2
Cereal Brand Bicycles
Kellogg's and State Bicycle Co. Launched a Customizable, Colorful Bike
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Customizable STEM Robots
Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
AI-Powered Digital Avatars
Instagram Now Allows Users to Create Their Own AI Avatars
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Customizable Beauty Brands
The Body Lab Offers Customization Expertise into Body Care
AI-Powered Swimwear Quizes
Carve Designs Introduces the Swim Quiz & Wair Fit Predictor Technology
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
On-Demand AI Fashion
Desigual is Testing Designs Made by Its Team and Artificial Intelligence
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Logo-Shaped Sportswear Pillows
The Nike Birthday Pillow Gift Box is a Hong Kong Exclusive
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Electronic Anime Accessories
The CASETiFY x One Piece Collection Marks the Anime's 25 Years
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases
Casetify's New AirPod Case Replicates the Iron Man Helmet
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Pride Month Technology Products
The Apple 2024 Pride Collection Boasts Neon Colors
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Gamified Fashion Customizations
DKNY x FashionVerse Create an Immersive Fashion-Forward Universe
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Metaverse Shoe Customizers
Crocs Launches a Jibbitz-Themed Virtual Experience with Obsess
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Messaging App Color Customizations
Whatsapp's Color Customization Will Rollout Soon
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion
MKI MIYUKI ZOKU Designs its New Capsule for FW23
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Spatial Computing Controllers
The Apple Vision Joystick Pro Max by Alex Casabò Elevates Gaming
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Digital Avatar LED Masks
The Qudi Mask 2 Replaces the Human Face with a Pixelated Avatar
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
AI Body Measuring Platforms
Fytted is a New Virtual Fitting Room Tool for 600 Popular Brands
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
AI-Powered Stylists
FitCheck AI Provides Real-Time Analysis and Personalized Recommendations
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Reactive Robotic Textile Technologies
MotorSkins SELK Technology Brings Textiles to Life
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Color Customized Water Bottles
Sunnies Studio Creates the Bountifully Bright Sunnies Flask
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
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
Comforting Disney Water Bottles
Uber x Pixar Release Inside Out 2 Emotional Support Water Bottle
App-Customized Arm Braces
The '+/- Brace' Elbow Brace by Nils Sorger is 3D Printed
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
AI Tattoo Visualizers
Ink Studio AI Builds Custom Tattoos for Inspiration and Design
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Customizable Detangling Brushes
Wet Brush's Customization Tool Creates Personalized Designs
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Custom Photo Puzzles
Make Your Puzzles Enhances Customer Experience of Its Services
Custom Playlist Cover Art
Spotify is Letting Users Create Cover Art for Their Playlists
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Branded Custom Device Skins
APEALZ Strengthens Brand Marketing with New Offering
Customizable Streaming Cover Art
The Spotify Create Cover Art Feature Encourages Creativity
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Emoji-Inspired Customizable Web Browsers
Opera Allows You to Customize Browser Tabs with Emojis
Customizable Phone Skins
APEALZ Facilitates Opportunities for People to Personalize Their Phones
Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins
Razer Skins Customize Tech Products in a Noninvasive Way
AI Sticker Makers
This Tool Generates Stickers with the Power of AI for WhatsApp
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
High-Performance Customized Haircare
eSalon Custom Hair Care Targets Multiple Goals in One Formula
Winter-Ready Graphic Streetwear
AELIZA Presents a Look at the FW23 Autonomy Collection
Personalized AI Stickers
This Site Turns Text and Face Photos Into Custom Stickers
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Custom Phone Icon Themes
Iconic Transforms iOS Experiences with Customizable App Icon Themes
Personalized Emoji Experiences
Emojibu Uses Chat AI Features to Pick the Perfect Emojis
Custom Apparel Sports Partnerships
Canada Basketball Announces Its Partnership with INDOCHINO