From tailored treatment kits for the hair and skin to 3D-printed sports equipment, the top October 2017 customization ideas express personalization is no longer just a novelty selling feature. Customization now plays an important role in personal expression, addressing specific pain points and empowering consumers to become the creators of their own products. With the release of Apple's iOS 11, users will now have the chance to send animated emojis that are shaped after their own facial expressions.
Many brands are now aiming to empower the next generation of creators by launching products like customizable multi-colored bicycles, kid-safe 3D printing pens and mix-and-match robotics kits that make it possible for kids to play an essential part in the design process.
Top 25 Customization Trends in October
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Art-Embellished Yoga Mats
'Pixels' Allows You to Create Your Own Art-Inspired Yoga Mat
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Customizable Construction Illuminators
The 'Vector Light' is Sculptural and Intriguing
23
Bespoke Body Shields
This High-Tech Shield Protects Its Owner's Ribcage Post-Surgery
22
In-Store Sneaker Creators
The 'Nike Makers Experience' Lets Consumers Create One-of-a-Kind Shoes
21
IoT Car Gadgets
The 'AutoPi' Device and Cloud Platform Make Any Car a Smart One
20
3D-Printed Heel Designs
Atelier 27 Combines Additive Manufacturing with Consumer Co-Creation
19
Customizable Transforming Jackets
The 'Ultimate City Jacket' Can Transform into a Tote Bag
18
Stylishly Modified Electric Vehicles
The Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 is Sporty and Speedy
17
Modular Video Walls
LEDskin is a Compact, Portable Component Making Up Big Screens in Multiples
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Modular Customization Desks
The Modulos Desk Furniture Allows for Augmentation Over and Over
15
Customized Hair Color Kits
eSalon's 'Made for You Custom Hair Color' is Made-to-Order
14
Customizable Serum Collections
Skin Inc Offers Custom Serum Cocktails for the Skin
13
Maker Website Services
SaaS Startup Cominsoon Helps Makers Build Their Website's Coming Soon Page
12
Children's Printer Pen Kits
The 3Doodler Start x Powerpuff Girls Pen Set Encourages Customization
11
Sports Material Joystick Covers
The 'JoyTops' Incorporate Stylish Customization onto Joysticks
10
Printed Mouthguard Kits
Damage Control Helps Consumers Create Tailor-Made Mouthguards
9
Customized Pet Subscriptions
pawTree Connects Pet Parents to Tailored Nutrition Plans
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Customizable Popup Tools
ActionPanels is a Bulgarian SaaS Startup and Website Popup Builder
7
Customizable Bluetooth Speaker Accessories
The 'ERA' Bluetooth Amplifier Enables Personalization
6
3D-Printed Ski Boots
Materialise and Tailored Fits AG are Creating Custom-Fit Sports Boots
5
Face-Tracking Emoticon Features
iOS 11 Will Let You Send Face Expression-Based 3D Animated Emoji
4
Texture-Specific Haircare Collections
Virtue Labs' Quiz Creates a Tailored Maintenance Routine
3
Collaborative Pinboard Platforms
Pinterest's 'Pin Collective' Connects Brands and Content Creators
2
Cereal Brand Bicycles
Kellogg's and State Bicycle Co. Launched a Customizable, Colorful Bike
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Customizable STEM Robots
Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets
Coldstar Art Designs a New Range of Futuristic Helmets
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
K-Pop Tech Accessories
Casetify and Aespa Collaborate on a Tech Accessories Line
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
On-Demand AI Fashion
Desigual is Testing Designs Made by Its Team and Artificial Intelligence
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Digital Fashion Labels
Digital Fashion by Printemps is a 40-Piece Virtual Collection
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Logo-Shaped Sportswear Pillows
The Nike Birthday Pillow Gift Box is a Hong Kong Exclusive
3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear
The 'Bezier' 3D-Printed Glasses Frames Perfectly Fit the Face
Ultra-Stylish Active Clothing
OTTI Debuts a Range of New Head-Turning Athletic Pieces
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Neutral 3D-Printed Boots
Ye Taps Zellerfeld to Launch a 3D-Printed Boot for YEEZY Season 9
Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases
Casetify's New AirPod Case Replicates the Iron Man Helmet
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Spacious Carrying Capsules
HUMAN MADE Launches Another 'MILITARY BAG' Collection for Fall/Winter
Function-Focused Spring Menswear
Technical Shapes Led the New HELIOT EMIL SS23 Collection
Custom Cosmetic Launches
These Curology Personalized Skin Care Products are Arriving at Target
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Three-Wheel Vehicle-Inspired Apparel
Polaris Slingshot Releases Spring 2023 Clothing Collection
Classic Genderless Apparel
The UNIQLO U 'Essentials with a Point of View' Launches on October 6
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Fully Customized Canvas Sneakers
Converse Joins FRGMT to Launch the Converse by You Program
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Biotech-Based Skincare Systems
iuno's Personalized Skincare System Starts with a Finger Prick Test
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools
Facetune's YOUniverse Allows Users to Push Creative Boundaries
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Metaverse Shoe Customizers
Crocs Launches a Jibbitz-Themed Virtual Experience with Obsess
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Messaging App Color Customizations
Whatsapp's Color Customization Will Rollout Soon
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Personalized Emoji Tech Protectors
The caseXy Memoji Case is Digitally Personalized
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Classic Fall-Ready Technical Fashion
MKI MIYUKI ZOKU Designs its New Capsule for FW23
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Personalized Video Game Merchandise
MARKET Launches a Personalized 'Call of Duty' Collection
Equestrian-Inspired Tech Accessories
Hermès Launch Equestrian-Inspired Apple Accessories
Customizable Vinyl Toys
Makeship Launches New Vinyl Figures Collection for Content Creators
Spatial Computing Controllers
The Apple Vision Joystick Pro Max by Alex Casabò Elevates Gaming
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AI Shirt Design Studios
BlueCotton's AI-Powered Design Studio Uses Text-to-Image Generation
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Custom Face Action Figures
The Tron Identity Program Action Figures are Arriving at Disney World
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Custom-Made Gaming Mice
'Formify' Creates Customized Gaming Gear with 3D Printing
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Customizable Glass Packaging Services
O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps
Idoru Helps Users Express Themselves Using Hyper-Realistic Avatars
App-Customized Arm Braces
The '+/- Brace' Elbow Brace by Nils Sorger is 3D Printed
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Holiday-Ready Winter Sports Fashion
Uniform Experiment and fragment design Boasts a Holiday Line
AI-Powered Accessory Platforms
PopSockets' AI Customizer Personalizes Accessories with GenAI
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Customizable Detangling Brushes
Wet Brush's Customization Tool Creates Personalized Designs
Custom Keyboard Keycaps
HyperX Enables New Keyboard Customization Options for Gamers
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets
Kav Bike Helmets Are Printed to the Person's Exact Needs
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Personalization-Focused Mobile OSs
The Samsung One UI 5 Brings Enhanced Customization to Devices
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Colorful Collegiate Capsules
HUMAN MADE's 'BACK TO SCHOOL' Capsule Perfectly Expresses Americana
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
AI-Powered Avatar Generators
AI Magic Avatar Helps Users Create Their Digital Twin
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins
Razer Skins Customize Tech Products in a Noninvasive Way
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Customized Casual Clogs
Customize Your Crocs Adds Personality to Bulk Footwear Orders
Winter-Ready Graphic Streetwear
AELIZA Presents a Look at the FW23 Autonomy Collection
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories