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Personalizable Emoji Backpacks

The Balfour ID Customizable Backpacks Have Interchangeable Patches

— August 17, 2018 — Art & Design
Balfour teamed up with Timbuk2 and OGIO to create a customizable backpack line that can be personalized by students with removable patches.

The Balfour ID backpack range includes patent-pending Velcro surfaces that can be adorned with a variety of expressive and interchangeable patches, allowing each and every backpack to be tailored to suit one's personal style. Some of the new backpacks that have been introduced as part of this collaboration include the OGIO Raven ID Backpack, the Timbuk2 Prospect ID Backpack and the Balfour Patchsack.

As these backpacks feature all-black bases, they have the potential to serve students from pre-school and primary school to secondary school and even college, even as their style changes over time. Some of the patches that students can swap out for one another take the form of popular emojis, flags and other fun icons.
Trend Themes
1. Personalizable Backpacks - Customizable backpacks that can be tailored to suit one's personal style offer opportunities to incorporate further personalization options through technology.
2. Removable Patches - Innovation in patches that can be easily attached and removed from personal items may lead to additional customization and personalization opportunities.
3. Expressive Accessories - Personalized accessories such as expressive patches and emojis offer a unique way for individuals to express themselves and add personality to their items.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel and Accessories - Companies in the apparel and accessories industry can explore adding customizable and personalizable options to their product lines.
2. Education - Incorporating personalizable products like backpacks into education could enhance students' creativity and self-expression.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce businesses can collaborate with manufacturers to create personalizable backpacks and accessories for customers to purchase online.
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