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Top 25 Customization Trends in October

From Bespoke Body Shields to 3D-Printed Ski Boots

— October 28, 2017 — Art & Design
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.
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Collaborative Pinboard Platforms
Collaborative Pinboard Platforms
Pinterest's 'Pin Collective' Connects Brands and Content Creators
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Cereal Brand Bicycles
Cereal Brand Bicycles
Kellogg's and State Bicycle Co. Launched a Customizable, Colorful Bike
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23
Customizable STEM Robots
Customizable STEM Robots
Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
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22
Face-Tracking Emoticon Features
Face-Tracking Emoticon Features
iOS 11 Will Let You Send Face Expression-Based 3D Animated Emoji
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21
Customizable Popup Tools
Customizable Popup Tools
ActionPanels is a Bulgarian SaaS Startup and Website Popup Builder
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20
Children's Printer Pen Kits
Children's Printer Pen Kits
The 3Doodler Start x Powerpuff Girls Pen Set Encourages Customization
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Texture-Specific Haircare Collections
Texture-Specific Haircare Collections
Virtue Labs' Quiz Creates a Tailored Maintenance Routine
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18
Customizable Bluetooth Speaker Accessories
Customizable Bluetooth Speaker Accessories
The 'ERA' Bluetooth Amplifier Enables Personalization
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17
Printed Mouthguard Kits
Printed Mouthguard Kits
Damage Control Helps Consumers Create Tailor-Made Mouthguards
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3D-Printed Ski Boots
3D-Printed Ski Boots
Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are Creating Custom-Fit Sports Boots
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15
Customized Pet Subscriptions
Customized Pet Subscriptions
pawTree Connects Pet Parents to Tailored Nutrition Plans
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14
Maker Website Services
Maker Website Services
SaaS Startup Cominsoon Helps Makers Build Their Website's Coming Soon Page
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13
Customizable Serum Collections
Customizable Serum Collections
Skin Inc Offers Custom Serum Cocktails for the Skin
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12
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
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11
Customizable Transforming Jackets
Customizable Transforming Jackets
The 'Ultimate City Jacket' Can Transform into a Tote Bag
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10
Sports Material Joystick Covers
Sports Material Joystick Covers
The 'JoyTops' Incorporate Stylish Customization onto Joysticks
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9
Modular Video Walls
Modular Video Walls
LEDskin is a Compact, Portable Component Making Up Big Screens in Multiples
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8
Customized Hair Color Kits
Customized Hair Color Kits
eSalon's 'Made for You Custom Hair Color' is Made-to-Order
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7
IoT Car Gadgets
IoT Car Gadgets
The 'AutoPi' Device and Cloud Platform Make Any Car a Smart One
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6
3D-Printed Heel Designs
3D-Printed Heel Designs
Atelier 27 Combines Additive Manufacturing with Consumer Co-Creation
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5
Bespoke Body Shields
Bespoke Body Shields
This High-Tech Shield Protects Its Owner's Ribcage Post-Surgery
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4
Modular Customization Desks
Modular Customization Desks
The Modulos Desk Furniture Allows for Augmentation Over and Over
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3
Customizable Construction Illuminators
Customizable Construction Illuminators
The 'Vector Light' is Sculptural and Intriguing
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2
Art-Embellished Yoga Mats
Art-Embellished Yoga Mats
'Pixels' Allows You to Create Your Own Art-Inspired Yoga Mat
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1
In-Store Sneaker Creators
In-Store Sneaker Creators
The 'Nike Makers Experience' Lets Consumers Create One-of-a-Kind Shoes
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