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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