The top August 2018 customization ideas provide a look into the way everything from personal care products to retail stores are being reshaped to offer a greater level of personalization to the average consumer.
One's food choices and the cosmetics used on the body are highly personal choices and a new wave of products and services is helping to address the fact that everybody ultimately has different health and lifestyle needs. Some of the best examples of this include natural skincare brands that take one's individual needs and the season into account, as well as cookbooks that can be tailored to offer only the most relevant recipes.
One-size-fits-all, off-the-shelf products are taking a backseat to innovative fashion, sleep accessories and more that specifically address personal pain points.
Top 35 Customization Trends in August
From Personalized Cookbooks to Fully Customizable Furniture:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 4, 2018 — Art & Design
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Tech-Infused Concept Stores
Nike by Melrose Uses Customer Data for Personalization
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Customizable Cushion Compacts
Nuest Cosmetics' Chic2Cheek Dual Cushion Compacts Come with Stickers
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Handmade Rainbow Wall Art
Mandi Smethells Draws on Color Combinations for Her Whimsical Designs
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Multi-Functional Concept Spaces
Rachel Schechtman's STORY Embraces the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
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Custom Workout Subscription Boxes
The Lolë Box is Personalized and Prepared for Any Activity
30
Eco Carbon Fiber Bikes
Arevo's 3D-Printed Bikes Can Be Created Locally with Ease
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Customizable Sleep Accessories
Kloudes' Adjustable Pillow & Topper Delivers Tailored Comfort
28
Personalized Travel Neck Pillows
CORI Boasts Convenience & Comfort During Lengthy Traveling Times
27
Classic Architecture-Inspired Flooring
GRT Architects' Textured Triangular Tiles Evoke Class
26
Helpful Diet-Assisting Gadgets
Lumen is a Device for Losing Weight & a Coach for Healthier Living
25
Unique Modern Jewelry Collections
Alexandra Mor Boasts Items That are Custom & Consumer-Inspired
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Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture
Note Design Studio Boasts a Line of Vibrant Designer Poufs
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Biometric Travel Discovery Tools
Seeker by Le Club AccorHotels Offers Next-Gen Travel Suggestions
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Removable Patchwork Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 and Air Max 1 Receive a Unique Branding Detail
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Personalized Seasonal Skincare
'Seasonly' Delivers Highly Tailored Natural Personal Care Solutions
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Elegant Customizable Appliances
GE's Revamped Café Appliances Have Customizable Hardware
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Slope-Shaped Tiny Dwellings
The 'Intrepide' Tiny Home Has a Sloping Roof for a Streamlined Look
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Reconstructed High Fashion Jackets
For Its Deconstructed Jacket, clothsurgeon Uses Burberry Scarfs
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Modernistic Magnetic Illuminators
The 'Junts' Lamp Allows the Illuminator to be Repositioned
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Fully Customizable Furniture Collections
MARQQA's Offerings are Colorful, Playful and Contemporary
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Carbon Fiber Car Kits
RevoZport's Mercedes Performance CLA Aerokit Offers Carbon Fiber Styling
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Custom Contemporary Deodorants
Helmm Elevates the Classic Antiperspirant with Function and Design
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Personalized Modern Cookbooks
This New York Times Cookbook Was Created Personally By Readers
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One-of-a-Kind Knobbly Vases
A Collection of Unique Vases are Now Proudly on Display at Noma
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Vegetable-Tanned Leather Sneakers
BespokeIND Adorned the Air Jordan 3 with a Carhartt WIP3 Design
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Custom-Made Hiking Backpacks
McHale Packs Offers Mountaineer-Inspired Hiking Bags for Any Weather
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AI-Implemented Bespoke Suits
Koviem Designs Power Suits to Empower Young Revolutionary Women
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Refined Silk Footwear Designs
The NikeLab x CLOT Collab Boasts Limited Edition Printed Silhouettes
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Data-Driven Fragrance Dispensers
'Odore' Suggests Scents & Helps Brands Understand Customers
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Customized E-Shopping Carts
Avon is Helping Its Reps to Create Personalized Shopping Experiences
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Crowd-Tested Cognacs
Flaviar Frerot XO Was Crafted to Appeal to the Largest Audience
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Custom Bubble Tea Shops
Labothery Empowers Consumers to Take Part in the Creation Process
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Intelligent Embroidery Sewing Machines
The PFAFF creative icon Sewing Machine is WiFi-Connected
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Customizable 3D-Printed Mannequins
Functional Art is Taken to a New Level with These Designs
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Customizable Performance Bicycles
Trek's Project One Icon Lets Users Personalize Their Next Bike
Related Ideas
Health Data Personalization
Sahha Uses Health Insights To Deliver Personalized User Experiences
Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
Weleda's Skin Food Glow Studio Spotlights Customizable Skincare
Close-Wearing Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's EAU INTIMITÉ Collection Explores Creative Skin Scents
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance
The Kitchen Cosmo Reimagines Kitchen Design Through Utility
Collaborative AI Fashion Experiences
Curated for You x Microsoft Launch a Fashion Discovery Tool
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Custom QSR Fashion
The KFC Tailor Made Couture Turns Fried Chicken Texture into Wearable Design
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Sophisticated Winter Fashion Capsules
The COS Winter 2025 Collection is Ultra-Chic & High-Quality
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Earthy Kitchen Cabinet Designs
MasterBrand Cabinets Declares Its 2026 Forecast for the Kitchen
Digital Avatar Makeup
Roblox Expands into Digital Avatar Makeup with Customizable Cosmetics
Fall-Ready Techwear Essentials
UNIQLO :C FW25 Brings Techwear Staples for Colder Months
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Vision-Based AI Fridges
Samsung Will Unveil the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub at CES 2026
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Mid-Transition Styling Services
Stitch Fix is Targeting GLP-1 Users
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Customized Summer Essentials
FabFitFun x Vacation Inc. Collaborate for a Summer-Inspired Box
Bespoke Handbag Services
Kurt Geiger One-of-A-Kind Lets Customers Make a Mini Kensington Their Own
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Celebrity-Led Skincare
Dua Lipa Debuts Her Skincare Brand DUA with High-Performance Formulas
Made-to-Mix Fragrances
The Fragrance Bar Makes It Easy to Create Layered Personal Scents
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
AI-Powered Recipe Appliances
Kitchen Cosmo is a Tangible AI Recipe Generator for the Kitchen
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Richly Toned Fall Apparel
The Psycho Bunny Fall 2025 Collection Boasts Florals
Smart Recipe Generators
EasyChef Instantly Turns Ingredients Into Personalized Meal Ideas
Smart Sleep Systems
Eight Sleep Pod Delivers Smart Temperature-Controlled Sleep Optimization
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
AI Shade-Matching Experiences
Dcypher's Complexion Concierge Roadshow Creates Custom Foundation
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Pop Culture-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Peter Thomas Roth Taps 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Modern Ultra-Luxury Kitchen Concepts
SKS Shared Its Vision for the Ultimate Luxury Kitchen at KBIS
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Room To Host Elevates Holiday Hosting
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Collaborative Curated Fashion Capsules
SHEIN Taps Cultural Tastemaker Scot Louie
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
AI-Powered Styling Experiences
Gensmo and Fabrique are Changing How People Get Dressed
Menopause-Friendly Online Aisles
Ocado Retail and GenM Launched an MTick-Certified Product Range
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Futuristic Personal Care Fragrances
Parfex Launches FutureSkin Nova Collection
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Fragrance-First Personal Care Products
TONE Makes Scent Ritual Solutions for Gen Z & Gen Alpha
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Back-To-School Fashion Campaigns
JCPenney Introduced its 'Back-to-It' Campaign
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Summer-Ready High Fashion Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Emphasizes Luxury and Effortless Ease
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Website-Based Restaurant Customizations
The 'Wix Restaurant Experiences' Enables Unique Dining
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Affordable Coordinated Kitchenware Series
Thyme&Table™ Debuts 'New Year, New Me' Collection
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Performance-Driven Bedding Capsules
Pacific Home Fashion Debuts Its Spring 2026 Bedding Collection
Chef-Designed Read-To-Eat Meal Services
WeCook Brings Home-Style Meals to Canadian Doorsteps
Color-Matching Beauty Devices
The BoldHue Starter Kit Makes Persoanlized Foundation in Minutes
Custom Holiday Gifting Sets
Re:bloom Infusions Focuses on Personalization This Season
Customizable Lighting Retail Experiences
Luminaire Authentik Partners with Furniture Brand Cozey
Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear
Still Doesn’t Matter Reaffirms Timeless Utility Over Fleeting Trends
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Moody Autumnal Bakeware Collections
The Le Creuset Fall Into Autumn Collection is Playful
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Expressive Premium Apparel
Avalange Bridges the Divide Between Traditional & Customizable Fashion
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Holiday Lifestyle Capsules
As Ever Holiday Collection by Meghan Markle Offers Cozy Essentials
Shade-Matching Pop-Ups
Sculpted by Aimee's Base Camp Tour Recommends the Best Shade & Formula
Customized K-Beauty Tours
NOL World's Personalized K-Beauty Curation Tour Helps Skincare Consumers
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Smart Kitchen Appliance Upgrades
KitchenAid Introduces Artisan Plus Stand Mixer with New Features
AI-Powered Menu Recommendations
SpotOn's Picked for You Feature Helps Restaurants Boost Revenue
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Modern Culinary Essentials
Material Kitchen Offers a Range of In-House Designed Kitchenware
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
Personalized Kitchen Campaigns
KitchenAid's Make More Than Meals Spotlights Redesigned Appliances
Personalized Gift Ideas
Perfect Gifts Provides Tailored Gift Ideas for Every Occasion
Romantic Partner Meal Planners
Duocook Helps Couples Find Recipes, Plan Meals, & Sync Preferences
Heritage-Inspired Bold Workwear
Beams Plus FW25 Lineup Revives American Traditional Tailoring
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
Visual-First AI Assistants
Pinterest Assistant Provides Personalized, Proactive Recommendations
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Organic Cotton Streetwear
The Natura Collection Channels Downtime Through Natural-Dyed Loungewear
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Child Meal Planners
Picky Eaters Helps Parents Create Custom Meal Plans for Kids
Expansive Private Label Housewares
These New In-House Michaels Brands Have More than 700 Items
Discounted Meal Kits
Home Chef Offers Steep Savings on Customizable Meal Kits
Personalized Recipe Generators
MyCookAi Creates Recipes Based On Your Ingredients And Preferences
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
AI Fashion Assistants
Your AI Personal Stylist That Matches Looks to Vibes with Ease
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Custom Meal Planning
Tastemade’s Personalized Meal Planner Simplifies Recipes and Grocery Lists
Naturally Dyed Sleepwear
Our Legacy Work Shop x Magniberg Expands the Natura Home Collection
Engagement Popup Builders
CookUp Creates Custom Popups To Make Your Product Impossible To Ignore
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Personalized Meal Planners
MySideChef Provides Tailored Recipes and Healthy Meal Suggestions
AI-Powered Meal Planning
RecipeLens AI Transforms Ingredients into Personalized Recipes
Virtual Styling Tools
Alta Partners with Public School for Embedded Avatar Try-Ons
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Smart TV Clocks
Clock o clock Offers Customizable Clock Designs For Smart TVs
Global Recipe Hubs
'I’ve Been Cooking' Offers Diverse Recipes to Inspire Your Home Cooking
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Color-Centric Kitchen Appliances
Thyme&Table's Refined Colors Accent the Heart of the Home
Cooking Companion Apps
Cook Well Equips Home Cooks with a Value-Packed Personalized System
Real-Time Grocery Personalization Platforms
Birdzi’s Journey Tool Delivers Automated Behavior-Base
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Cost-Effective Custom-Fit Shirt Bundles
Son of a Tailor’s Summer T-Shirt Bundles Boast Five Shirts
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Celebrity Chef Meal Kits
Celebrity Experiences' Meal Boxes are Curated by Industry-Leading Chefs
Fully Customized Coolers
Igloo Custom Lets Customers Personalize Their 7-Quart Little Playmate
Value-Driven Updated Wedding Programs
Indochino Expands Its Convenience-Focused Service in 2026
Custom Chat Themes
Google Adds Custom Theme Section To Google Messages