Balance beams turned into bars, 3D-printed furniture joints and quirky embroidered quotes are a few of the September 2015 customization ideas that could be identified as unusually artisanal.
As the desire for hand-crafted goods takes off, the desire for customization is being fused with quality products, creating the ultimate blend of uniqueness. In order to make this as easy as possible for consumers, brands are taking care of part of the creative process, while the rest is left up to the freedom of an individual. For instance, Nendo's 'Twig' chair features a one leg design that can be mixed with a variety of finishes in different styles, materials and colors.
By blending the high-quality of a manufactured product with DIY touches, customization can be achieved with ease.
Top 55 Customization Concepts in September
From 3D-Printed Furniture Joints to Hand-Cut Tea Labels:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 30, 2015 — Art & Design
55
Homey Office Spaces
This Small Loft Office was Decorated to Mimic a Cozy Living Room
54
3D-Printed Furniture Joints
These Modular Furniture Joints Create Customized Stacked Shelving
53
Bespoke Dog Pens
This Artist Works with Designers to Provide Consumers with Elegant Dog Cages
52
Sustainable Architecture Concepts
This Artist's Futuristic Designs Compliment The Environment
51
Mini Cocktail Bars
This Super Slim Bar Consumes 183 Square Feet & Contains 15 Seats
50
Collaborative Workplace Furniture
These Designs are Intended to Enhance Office Teamwork
49
Museum-Inspired Penthouses
This Luxurious Penthouse was Designed for an Art Collector’s Pieces
48
3D Illusion Wallpaper
This Wall Decor from Twenty2 Presents Dizzying Graphics
47
Life-Sized Jewelry Boxes
This Large Jewelry Box is a Collapsible Armoire That Displays Accessories
46
Wooden Cocktail Cups
These Modern Wooden Cups Add a Playful Sophistication to Home Bars
45
Colorful Clothespin Sculptures
Martin Huberman's Tornado Sunrise Sculpture Uses 68,000 Clothespins
44
Rebellious Embroidered Quotes
These Colorful and Sassy Quotes are Displayed Using Embroidery
43
Customizable Cork Boards
The Thabto Adhesive Cork Allows Users to Design Their Own Pinboards
42
Customizable Sofa Systems
This Minimalist Sofa Can Be Rearranged to Suit Your Exact Needs
41
Illuminating Disc Panels
Everbright is a Life-Sized Lite-Brite Allowing Users to Dial in Colors
40
Hybrid Sketchbook Wallets
The 'Sketch Wallet' is an All-in-One Product for Creatives
39
Firefly-Mimicking Light Displays
This Artwork by Neon Golden Embodies the Essence of Fireflies
38
Cocktail-Aging Kits
Master of Malt's 'Mature Your Own Cocktail Kit' Creates Aged Custom Cocktails
37
Twig-Inspired Seating
This Minimalist Chair Features a Series of Aluminum Twigs
36
Luxe Gold-Plated Scooters
This $350,000 Luxury Scooter is Made of Solid 18-Carat Gold
35
LEGO-Inspired Theaters
These Students Used LEGO Bricks to Redesign an Old Baroque Theater
34
Cat-Accommodating Lofts
This Loft Created by HAO Designs was Made Specifically for Cats
33
Thicket-Mimicking Pavillions
The 'Thicket Pavilion Study 2.0' is a Semi-Clear Steel Rod Structure
32
Exposed Pillar Shelves
This Retail Store Uses Bright Yellow Pillars and Wooden Shelving Displays
31
Incomplete Customizable Decor
'Page Thirty Three' Invites Consumers to Personalize Their Products
30
Illuminating Wall Shelves
This Circular Shelf is Mounted to the Wall as a Small Storage Space
29
Custom-Built Mattresses
These Customized Mattresses Ensure You Get the Perfect Night's Sleep
28
Translucent Floating Huts
This Cabin Sits on the Surface of Water and Features Missing Panels
27
Typographic Coloring Books
This Unique Coloring Book by Gillian Johnson Inspires Adult Creativity
26
Clutter-Eliminating Tables
This Table by Menu Contains a Hidden Drawer to Easily De-Clutter Homes
25
Public Porch Pavilions
These Colorful Porches Create a Social Gathering Space for VIVA Vancouver
24
Ribbed Coffee Pots
This Aluminum-Ribbed Coffee Pot Boasts an Hourglass Silhouette
23
City-Based Nail Art
This Creative Manicure Helps Celebrate Singapore's 50th Birthday
22
Burger-Building Contests
Mcdonald's Chicago is Having People to Build a Burger to Make the Menu
21
Balance Beam Bars
This Customized Bar Tranforms an Old Gymnastic's Stomping Grounds
20
Handcrafted Wooden Mini-Bars
This Cherry Oak Mini-Bar Boasts Elegance and Convenience
19
Pop Culture Pill Art
Dean Zeus Colman a Sculpture Series Titled 'Love is a Drug'
18
Cloud-Shaped Balloon Installations
These Hanging White Balloons Resemble Floating Clouds
17
Chic Customizable Earbuds
These Handcrafted Headphones Can Be Molded to Fit the Wearer's Ears
16
Kite-Inspired Roofing
This Conceptual Kite-Covered Museum will Present a Visual Rooftop Display
15
Streamlined Smart Locks
This High-Tech Door Lock Removes the Bulk of Other Smart Deabolts
14
Immersive Light Installations
This Exhibit Invites Guests to Explore a Galactic Universe of Lights
13
Cardboard Animal Sculptures
This Elephant Sculpture was Made from 6,000 Recycled Cardboard Tubes
12
Hip Hop-Inspired Murals
This Duo Create an Artpiece That Pays Homage to Old School Hip-Hop
11
Gilded Banana Lights
These Quirky Banana Light Artworks Pair with a Unique Art Installation
10
Fabric-Dyed Ceramics
These Unique Ceramics are Colored Using a Fabric Dye and a Glazing Process
9
Sugar Bowl Snow Globes
This Whimsical Sugar Bowl by Peleg Design Looks like a Snow Globe
8
Animated Resume Videos
This Clever Design Student Turned a Resume Into an Artistic Video
7
Facbricated Facial Portraits
Artist Benjamin Shine Used Sheer Fabric to Recreate Human Faces
6
Reactive LED Facades
The Exterior of the Hotel WZ Jardins Responds to Outside Stimuli
5
Versatile Adhesive Notebooks
The 'Glued Notebook' Makes Activities Like Scrapbooking a Breeze
4
DIY Floral Ice Buckets
This Beautiful Ice Bucket is Made from a Mix of Flowers and Fruit
3
Vibrant Basketball Courts
This Multicoloured Basketball Court is Hidden By Huge Buildings in Paris
2
Hand-Cut Tea Labels
These Tea Tins are Adorned with Brightly Colored Labels Cut by Hand
1
Artistic Indian Taxis
This Project Called on Local Artists to Decorate the Taxis of Mumbai
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