The top Aril 2017 customization ideas cover a range of products, services and businesses that pride themselves on offering unique options for each and every consumer.
In the realm of fashion, retailers are now exploring the use of in-store 3D printing technologies, as exemplified by adidas' 'Knit for You' pop-up shop and Ministry of Supply's 3D knitting machines, which produce custom garments in a matter of hours.
A number of notable examples that hint at the future of customization come from the culinary world. While researchers and scientists are developing ways to print with cheese, restaurants and bars are exploring the use of bespoke garnishes created with additive manufacturing.
On a broad scale, innovations of these kinds show the potential for every single product to be tailored to a consumer's exact specifications without exorbitant costs.
Top 35 Customization Ideas in April
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Consistently Searching for Creative Ideas
Sr Director of Marketing at IMAGEN Brands, Jenny Straub
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Interchangeable Jewelry Sandals
The 'CLOS' Magnetic Sandals Allow Accessories to be Swapped
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Nitro Coffee Carts
Warbler Coffee Roasting's Mobile Drinks Cart Sells Nitro Beverages
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Bespoke Sports Cars
AD Tramontana's Custom Sports Car Can Be Made with 3D-Printed Parts
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Anchoring in the Future
Frank Spencer, Founder, Creative Director, and Principal at Kedge
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DIY Jewelry Kits
The Bijou Factory's Kits Help to Create Custom Necklaces, Bracelets and More
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Gourmet Bus Tours
Willer Travel's Open-Top Bus Pairs Tourism and Food Made Locally
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3D-Printed Athletic Wear
Adidas 'Knit for You' Custom-Fitted Sweatshirts are Ready in Four Hours
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3D-Printed Cheeses
Scientists are Experimenting with Additive Manufacturing and Dairy Products
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Custom Sports Drink Pods
Gatorade Gx is a New System for Providing Personalized Sports Drinks
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Portable Liquid-Cooled PC Consoles
The Corsair One Pro Compact Gaming PC Can Go with You Anywhere
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Customized 3D-Printed Sandals
The Wiivv 3D-Printed Custom Sandals are Stylish and Comfortable
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Gaming to Innovate
Roger Mendez, Principal at Propeller Insights
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Interchangeable Aesthetic Speakers
The V-MODA Remix Bluetooth Speaker Amplifier is Dual-Purpose
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Custom Control Smart Devices
The 'Welle' Hardware Turns Any Surface into a Smart Interface
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Branded Engagement Experiences
Disney's Fairy Tale Service Helps Visitors Create Lasting Memories
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Aggressively Upgraded SUVs
The Startech Maserati Levante is a New Luxury SUV with Several Upgrades
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In-Store 3D Knitting Machines
At Ministry of Supply, Consumers Can Create 3D-Printed Blazers
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Personalized Nutrition Plans
Habit Reveals Nutrition-Related Biology to Help People Eat Better
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DIY Milkshake Cups
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S.' 'Squeeze and Shaken' Makes Custom Dessert Shakes
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Mixology-Inspired Fragrance Sets
The Scents in Commodity's 'Cocktail Kit' are Meant to Be Layered
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Internet Media Coffees
Buzzfeed 'Tasty' is Now Selling Branded Products
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Snack-Decorating Machines
John Adams' 'Chocolate Sprinkle Stix' Makes Custom Stick Snacks
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3D-Printed Croutons
Melisse Serves Its Onion Soup with an Intricate, Richly Textured Crouton
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Animated Video Editing Apps
Apple Clips Offers Fun Ways to Enhance Videos for Sharing with Friends
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3D-Printed Drink Garnishes
Matthew Biancaniello Enhances Cocktail Garnishes with Shapely Designs
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DIY Layer Cakes
Washington Bakery Mel and Mia's Offers a Build-Your-Own Cake Option
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Custom Horse Hair Cars
The Vilner Design Mustang GT Features Real Mustang Leather and Hair
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Wireless Self-Leveling Printers
The G3D T-1000 3D Printer Systems Ensure Even Printed Projects
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Online Transaction Card Apps
The 'Privacy' App Creates Custom Online Payment Cards
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Custom Schedule Smart Plugs
The PureGear 'PureSwitch' Outlet Plugs are HomeKit-Enabled
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Delivery-Specific Pizza Crusts
Pieology's PieRise Thick Crust is Optimized for Takeout & Delivery
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Personalized Meal Boxes
KFC India's 'I-Box' Provides a Printed Selfie in One's Likeness
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Scoring No-Fee Banking Services
The 'Ellipses' Online Banking Service Scores Users on Spending
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Custom Online Domain Platforms
'Clearalias' Provides Secure Custom Domains for Web Platforms
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Combating Complacency and Staying Inspired
Bethany Halbreich, Innovation Consultant at PepsiCo
Sparking Unexpected Ideas
Senior Art Director at Geometry Global, Veselina Angelova
Athletic Sneaker Penny Loafers
The Adidas Acapulco Penny Loafers are Stylishly Comfortable
Contemporary Lifestyle Apparel
The New KITH Women Collection Was Designed with Stella McCartney
Interchangeable Jewelry Sandals
The 'CLOS' Magnetic Sandals Allow Accessories to be Swapped
Voyage-Inspired Furniture
Coleccion Alexandra's Designs Revive the Golden Era of Travel
Hoodie Drawstring Jewelry
Hannah Jewett Makes Pullovers with Decorative Hoodie Strings
Cultivating Innovative Employees
Colleen Mendez, Director of Research at FremantleMedia
In-Store Juice Bars
Whole Foods Market Now Features a DIY Fresh Juice Bar by Juicero
Purchasing Behavior in Identifying Trends
Director of Strategy at Geometry Global, Mafe VillasBoas
Health-Conscious Food Trucks
The Healthy Scratch Food Truck will Serve Up Smoothies and Bowls
Flowery Java Art Pieces
La Fee De Fleur Turns Morning Coffee Into Elegant Floral Arrangements
Connections that Spur Innovation
Ed Matesevac, Innovation Analyst at State Farm
Geographical Fragrance Collections
These Boucheron Perfumes are Inspired by Famous Cities
NFC-Compatible Smartphone Cases
The Native Union 'CLIC' Card Leather Wallet Case is Compact
Designing for Everybody
Pedro Vicente, Creative Director at Brand Loyalty International
Boat Shoe Sandals
The 'Dory' is a sStylish and Breathable Take on the Classic Boat Shoe
Fostering Hispanic Values
Anabella Herrera, Strategy and Insights Manager at Univision
Sparking Tastes and Trends
Kelli Heinz, Director of Marketing at Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Anchoring in the Future
Frank Spencer, Founder, Creative Director, and Principal at Kedge
3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles
The Italian Volt Personal Motorcycles are Efficient and Stylish
Premium Leather Smartwatch Straps
The Casetify Saffiano Leather Watchband Collection is Stylish
3D-Printed Athletic Wear
Adidas 'Knit for You' Custom-Fitted Sweatshirts are Ready in Four Hours
Watch-Upgrading Smart Straps
The MMT 'E-Strap' Upgrades Analog Watches with Smart Features
Chromatic Springtime Smartwatch Straps
The Apple Watch Spring 2017 Interchangeable Bands are Chic
3D-Printed Cheeses
Scientists are Experimenting with Additive Manufacturing and Dairy Products
Modern WiFi Radio Speakers
The Tivoli Model One Digital FM Radio Speaker is Future-Ready
Alternative Engagement Ring Retailers
Tomfoolery London Specializes in Non-Traditional Rings
Smart Universal Technology Keys
The 'Hideez' Digital Key Unlocks Computers, Doors and More
Putting Consumers First
Kassie Deng, Katherine Rossi, Dan Grappone and Heriberto Salcedo of Viacom
Paparazzi Proposal Services
Paparazzi Proposals Captures Romantic Engagements with Candid Shots
Customized 3D-Printed Sandals
The Wiivv 3D-Printed Custom Sandals are Stylish and Comfortable
Genuine Stone Technology Cases
The Cover-Up Stone Cases Protect iPhones and MacBooks in Style
Healthy Comfort Food Trucks
Milly's Skillet Food Truck Creates "Barnyard Gourmet" Foods to Enjoy
Discolored Water Bottles
For World Water Day, One Water Changed Its Packaging to a Dirty Color
Speaker-Embedded Guest Beds
The Nuvia Bluetooth Speaker Futon Bed is Comfortable and Useful
Death Row Meal Photography
Henry Hargreaves Captured the Last Meals of Infamous Inmates
Versatile 3D Printing Devices
The FLUX Delta+ Offers a Host of Features
Movement-Tracking RC Cars
This Remote Control Toy Car from Ultigesture Tracks Your Moves
Cold-Brewed Tea Juices
The Starbucks Evolution Fresh Juices are a Refreshing Beverage Option
Wedding Proposal Bath Bombs
Pearl Bath Bombs Dissolve to Reveal an Engagement Ring
Port-Expanding Smartphone Adapters
The 'RES' iPhone Lightning Adapter is Inexpensive
Romantic Wisdom Tooth Rings
This Couple Celebrated Their Engagement in an Unconventional Way
Building an Innovation Pipeline
Jen Sagawa, VP of Innovation at Wilton
Innovation Through Devotion
Robert Fields, Lead Innovation and Insight Engineer at Kenwood
Printed Electric Scooter Taxis
Etran Plans to Launch a 3D-Printed Transportation Fleet in Thailand
Creative Long-Term Thinking
Amy Majerowski, Innovation Strategist at ampl!fy insights + innovation
Proposal-Prompting Kits
Best Surprise's Reverse Proposal Ring Set Helps Women Initiate Engagement
Individually Crafted Oil Bottles
The Brand Sapfo Takes Care to Personalize Each of Its Bottles
Hangable Speaker Units
The Palomar Monkey Radio Has Bluetooth and an FM Antenna
Glove Gaming Controllers
The 'CaptoGlove' Wireless Controller Utilizes Your Hand for Gameplay
Modular Gaming Devices
The 'Potan' Handheld Entertainment Device Has Interchangeable Components
Holographic 3D Printers
Daqri's Additive Manufacturing Machine Cures with Complex Light Fields
Vibrational Feedback Headphones
The 'StringPad' 4D Motion Simulator Headphones are Immersive
Noise-Blocking Earbuds
The Pioneer Rayz Plus Lightning Headphones Have HearThru Technology
Rugged Solar-Powered Speakers
The MacroBoom Speaker is Designed for Outdoor Use
Sentimental Disney Proposals
This Beauty and the Beast Proposal Took Place at a Rustic Library
Eco Smartwatch Straps
The 'EcoStrap' Apple Watch Wooden Strap is Handmade and High-Quality
Express Checkout Apps
'Perpule 1Pay' Simplifies Retail Payment Systems and Reduces Queues
Upgradeable Speaker Systems
The 'Decibel' Speaker Sound Systems Allow for Parts to be Replaced
Security-Monitoring Garage Devices
The Chamberlain MyQ Internet Gateway Offers Advanced Control
Mobile Home Media Centers
The ZBINNO 'Miro' Smart MediaCenter Combines a Screen and Speakers
Voice-Activated Garage Doors
The Skylink ATOMS Garage Door Opener is Compatible with Amazon Alexa
Cauliflower Burger Pranks
KFC Pokes Fun at Extremely Healthy Eating with Its #CleanEating Burger
Ultra-Quiet Garage Door Openers
The Chamberlain WiFi Garage Door Opener is Smartphone-Controlled
Fast Food Drink Promotions
KFC Rewarded Those Who Downloaded Its Colonel's Club App
Build-Your-Own Empanada Restaurants
Chicago's Savory Crust Offers Customizable Empanadas
Child-Safe 3D Printer Pens
The 'AOD Mini Zebra' 3D Printing Pens Teach Kids About the Technology
Precision Coffee Bean Grinders
The Hario V60 Electric Coffee Bean Grinder Has Over 50 Settings
In-Store Game Development Classes
Microsoft's Xbox Academy Teaches Game Development and More
Comic Fan Engagement Portraits
Megan Moura Captures This Comic Book Store Engagement Series
Staffless Convenience Stores
Wheelys 247 in Shanghai Introduces a Convenience Store of the Future
Dessert-Inspired Decorating Toys
'Sweetlings' Inspires Kids to Make Imaginative Whipped Clay Toys
Pizza-Ordering Sneakers
The Pizza Hut 'Pie Tops' Order Pizza Delivery with a Single Press
Cauliflower Crust Pizzas
CAULIPOWER Veggie Pizzas are Rich in Nutrients and are Gluten-Free
3D-Printed Croutons
Melisse Serves Its Onion Soup with an Intricate, Richly Textured Crouton
Powdered Yogurt Protein Smoothies
The FlapJacked Smoothie Mixes are Rich in Superfood Ingredients
DIY Gaming Consoles
'MAKERbuino' is a Customizable DIY Game Console That Can Be Made for $35
Aromatic Cocktail Sessions
The Tanqueray No. Ten Tasting is in Partnership with Perfumers
Diving Deep in Innovation
Ciara Dilley, Senior Director of Global Snacks Innovation at PepsiCo
Expedited Cold Brew Systems
The 'CUB' Can Make Cold Brew Coffee in Just 15 Minutes
Living Room Entertainment Keyboards
The 'Rii' Wireless Touchpad Keyboard is Expansive
3D-Printed Drink Garnishes
Matthew Biancaniello Enhances Cocktail Garnishes with Shapely Designs
Anime-Themed Cosmetic Products
The Tony Moly x Pokemon Collection Features Themed Creams
Modular Multifunctional 3D Printers
The 'Optimus' 3D Printer Doubles as a Desktop CNC Machine
Tech Visionary Timepieces
The Seiko Chariot Quartz Movement Watch is Being Released in Japan
Motion-Detecting HD Recording Cameras
The D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Features Apple HomeKit Support
Upright Printer Designs
The 'Vertical Type Printer' Changes the Orientation of the Peripheral
Tracking Consumer Differences
Elizabeth Mata Sanderson, VP of Strategy & Insights at Univision
Intensely Cheesy Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Singapore Cheese Lover's Pan Pizza Has Seven Kinds of Cheese
Rotund 3D-Printed Residences
Apis Cor's Printed House Took Just 24 Hours to Create
Coffee Leaf Teas
Wize Monkey Makes Tea from the Leaves of the Coffee Plant
Perfume-Flavored Cocktails
'The Lipstick Rose' Captures the Essence of YSL's Baby Doll Perfume
Bougie Burning Wood Candles
The Maison Margiela 'By the Fireplace' Replica Candle is Opulent
Inspiration Comes from Everywhere
Antonette Bivona, Director of Global Marketing at Almay
Powerful PC Gaming Consoles
The MSI Trident 3 Arctic Gaming PC Console is Laptop-Sized
Consistent Volume TV Speakers
The Sonos Playbase TV Speaker Supports the Weight of Displays
Multi-Screen Console Devices
The 'LUMI Split-box' Lets Users to Play a Console on Multiple Screens
Custom Schedule Smart Plugs
The PureGear 'PureSwitch' Outlet Plugs are HomeKit-Enabled
Fantasy Princess Fragrances
'Belle by Worth' is a Scent for Women Inspired by a Beloved Character
Basil-Based Cocktail Sugars
Artisan Sugar's Basil Gin Cocktail Garnish is Organically Sourced
Fairy Tale Cleansing Kits
This Disney Body Care Set is Themed Around the Grumpiest Dwarf
Train Station Bulletin Proposals
This Proposal was Posted in a Glasgow Train Station
Intelligent String Instruments
The Populele Smart Ukulele's App and LEDs Trim the Learning Curve
Programmable Gamer Control Panels
The Elgato 'Stream Deck' is Customizable
Natural Phenomenon Proposals
This Northern Lights Marriage Proposal Celebrates Nature's Beauty
Versatile Internet Radio Speakers
The 'Mondo+' is Equipped with Google Chromecast and Much More
Cinnamon Spiced Iced Coffees
Starbucks' New Iced Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato is a Sweet Treat
Navigational Fitness Apparel
Startup Sygnal Offers a Fitness-Tracking Tee Equipped with GPS
Familial Payment Services
Virtual Piggy is Launching a Family-Focused Mobile Banking Solution
Automated Social Media Platforms
The 'Socialius' Social Media Management Platform Offers Guidance
Priority Pizza-Making Fees
Papa John's is Testing a New Fee That Lets Customers Skip the Queue
Music-Friendly Navigation Apps
The Spotify and Waze Partnership Makes Digital Directions Safer
Pet-Scented Perfumes
The Demeter Fragrance Kitten Fur is Ideal for Feline Fans
Crowdsourced Decision Networks
The 'WeeAct' Social Network Enables Users to Make Smart Decisions
DIY Selfie Lights
Adafruit's 3D Printed Project Helps to Enhance One's Phone Photography
Swedish Smart Lights
The Trådfri Connected Smart Light System is IKEA's First Smart Home Product
Gamer Smart Home Controllers
The Zelda Home Automation System is Controlled by N64 Songs
Kitchen Chemistry Sets
This Kitchen Toy Playset from John Adams Encourages Safe Discoveries
Deep-Fried Clam Soups
Tenya's Deep-Fried Tempura Creation Reinvents Clam Chowder
Fast Casual Mediterranean Restaurants
Cava Grill Offers Customizable Salads and Grain Bowls
Savory Vegan Pizza Twists
The Mimosa Pizza Twists are a Sweet Take on a Classic Appetizer
Fast Food Espresso Menus
McDonald's is Now Testing Specialty McCafé Drinks in Northern California
Broadway Musical Marriage Proposals
This Marriage Proposal is an Adaptation of a Hamilton Song
Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Wixon Inc. Now Offers Gluten-Free Seasonings and Baking Mixes
Allergy-Friendly Pizza Dough
Wholly Wholesome's Gluten-Free Pizza Dough is Conveniently Pre-Made
Customizable Soup Kits
The Campbell's Soup Kits Help Consumers Prepare Delicious Soup at Home
Dentist-Specific 3D Printers
Structo's DentaForm Makes Fittings for Bridges and Crowns