There are plenty of examples of customers who like to lead their own DIY projects, but there are also a number of companies offering customized products to bring that extra something special to an off-the shelf item at the time of purchase.
Oliver Sweeney and Levi’s are two prime examples of brands that are doing this by hosting workshops where people can purchase a plain pair of shoes or a jean jacket and have them instantly embellished with details by renowned artist. The allure of having a completely custom branded item makes these events all the more exclusive for the short time these services are offered.
These kinds of product customizations are ideal for brands, since they don’t have to go out of the way to offer anything outside of its current product assortment.
15 Brand-Customized Products
From Bespoke Shoe Tattoo Services to Custom Denim Embroidery Events:
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Custom-Made Wooden Phones
The Moto X Bamboo Wood Uses The Moto Maker
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Burger-Customizing Chains
McDonald's is Testing Out Build-Your-Own-Burger Locations in the US
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3D-Printed Eyeglasses
The Eyewear Kit Allows People to Customize Their Prescription Glasses
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Custom Denim Embroidery Events
The Levi's x Clea Lala Collab Features Personal Embroidered Denim
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3D Mini Caricature Dolls
Mini Me City Makes Cute Customized Dolls for Special Occasions
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Customized Performance-Enhancing Tools
The Vigo Tracks Your Alertness and Improves Performance
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Personalized Social Media Compilations
Facebook Look Back Celebrates the Site's Tenth Anniversary
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Personalized Sickness-Curing Campaigns
Kleenex Watched Social Media and Sent Out Get Well Kits
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Personalized Travel Apps
Momondo is a Personalized iPad Travel App
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Custom DNA Bracelets
These Bracelets Can Imprint Your DNA
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Custom-Delivery Medication Services
Pillpack Customizes Doses and Delivers Right to Your Door
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Eco-Friendly Customized Printers
The Cocodori Printer Only Prints Snippets of Your Computer Screen
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Custom 3D Game Boards
This Settlers of Catan Board Was Made from Standard Art Supplies
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Wood-Cut Calligraphy Art
Matthew Hoffman's Customized Wood Canvases Boast Popular Sayings
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Webcam-Controlled Gaming Avatars
FaceRig Uses Your Expressions to Animate Gaming Characters
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Temporarily Tattooed Nail Decals
These Ghetto Nailz Designs Let you Have Fun with Your Manicure
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Chic Bespoke Boots
Poppy Barley's Custom Boots are Tailor-Made to Fit Only You
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Customized Bicycle Bell Tunes
MyBell Allows Cyclists to Modify Their Own Bike Bell Sounds
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Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
AI Design Studios
DrawBrand Helps Users Create Logos, Illustrations, and Tattoos Quickly
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Illustrator-Centric Brand Partnerships
Uniqlo's UTme! Program and Lauren Martin Partner
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Customizable Kids Stationery
Taggeez Lets Kids Decorate Their School Essentials with Charms
Vintage Style Streetwear
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Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Custom-Fit Single Shoes
Fitasy Lets Customers Order Just a Right or Left Fitasy Stride 2.0 Shoe
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Real Authentication Has Expanded to the Sneaker Market
Experiential Running Shoe Shops
House of SportsShoes Merges Digital Presence & Physical Experience
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Grounded People Apparel Debuts the Oyum Snap System
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Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Runner Loyalty Perks
Brooks Launches Member Benefits with Extended Wear Trial
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The Bodega × Puma Suede Sneakers Debuts with Customizable Lacing
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Yoga Jeans Highlights Its Dedication to the Environment
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She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Partners with Imbox Protection
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The Human Made x Red Wing Boots Capsule Updates Classic Workwear
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Marketplace Showrooms
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