These September 2017 DIY innovations not only include craft and building projects that offer consumers a low-cost and personalized alternative to other products on the market, but products that were made to be adapted to a consumer's needs with just a few adjustments.
For example, Nike's 'Gakou Flyknit' was made to allow for at-home customization, as it gives consumers all the tools they need to decorate the simplistic silhouette to their liking. Included are stencils of Nike's 'Swish' logo and name, which can be applied to the sneakers anywhere that the consumer sees fit. With this, Nike ensures that its branding is still incorporated on each consumer's design, while also giving them the freedom to experiment with different placements and colors.
Top 30 DIY Innovations in September
From Customizable Dresser Designs to All-Organic Lunch Kits:
Riley von Niessen — Sep 29, 2017 — Art & Design
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Customizable Room Dividers
'Patchwork' Helps Solve the Privacy Issues Around Cohabitation
29
Sneaker Stencil Kits
The Nike Gakou Flyknit Allows for Complete At-Home Customization
28
Customizable Beach Shades
The 'Sombra Shade' Creates a Haven Away from the Sun in Moments
27
DIY Eclipse-Viewing Goggles
Corona's Eclipse Glasses Can Be Made from Its 12-Pack Box
26
Customizable Takeout Packaging
Born2Be's Vibrant Takeout Boxes Encourage Play
25
Customizable Denim Designs
Noble Denim is Bringing Custom Denim to the Masses with 'DYO Jeans'
24
Dorm Room Advice Columns
IKEA Offers a Yearly Advice Column for Dorm Room Design Ideas
23
Customizable Dresser Designs
The Dressed Cabinet Features a Movable Fabric Panel
22
Nostalgic Food Delivery Promotions
Foodora's Back to School Promotion Recreates Lunchbox Favorites
21
DIY Sheepskin Capes
This IKEA Guide Details How to Turn a Rug Into a Game of Thrones Cape
20
Boisterous Sportswear Patches
These Colorful Patches are Part of Nike's Back-to-School Collection
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Dedicated Cold Brew Dispensers
The Willow & Everett Cold Brew on Tap Jar Makes and Serves Coffee
18
Branded Solar Eclipse Experiences
Warby Parker Offered a Pinhole Projection Template and More
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All-Organic Lunch Kits
The New Lunchables Organic Kits are Free from Artificial Additives
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Customizable Hanging Ceiling Lights
The Studio Beam D-light Quattro Has an Industrial Vibe
15
Cozy Customizable Hammocks
The Flying Squirrel Adjustable Hammocks are Handmade and Durable
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Stable DIY Project Workstations
The Rockwell Jawhorse Hands-Free Portable Workstations are Handy
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Personalized Art Subscriptions
'Meum' Introduces a Flexible, Customizable Art Subscription Service
12
Cheesy Pop-Up Restaurants
The Spotted Cheetah is a Cheetos-Based Restaurant in New York
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Rolling Measurement Devices
The 'Rollbe' Compact Measuring Tool Puts a Whole Ruler in Your Pocket
10
Gyros Sandwich Kits
Opaa! Packages Everything Needed to Make Authentic Greek Gyros
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Homemade Hot Sauce Kits
W&P Design's 'Go Beyond Heat' Kit is Ideal for Hands-On Foodies
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Child DIY Encouragement Apps
The DIY Kid Skills Community Lets Users Earn Badges
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Foldable 3D Fantasy Masks
These Game of Thrones Wall Mount 3D Masks Can be Worn or Displayed
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Satirical DIY Homemaking Shows
'At Home with Amy Sedaris' Lambastes Impossibly Perfect Homemaking
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Customizable Bath Bombs
Fuze's 'Bombshells' are Enhanced with Essential Oil and Nutrient Capsules
4
Duvet-Stealing Alarm Clocks
A DIY Alarm Clock from '1UpLiving' Steals Your Sheets in the Morning
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DIY Staircase Kits
DOLLE Montreal's Customizable Kit Helps Homeowners Build a Staircase
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Customizable Wall Shelves
The Artifox 'SHELF' Minimalist Wall Shelf Can be Set Up However You Wish
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs
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Ceramic-Inspired Footwear Designs
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Designer Fashion Collaborations
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3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers
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Custom QSR Fashion
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Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Recycled Textile Soccer Kits
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Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
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Giant Custom Inflatables
Creatable Inflatables Designs Eye-Catching Structures for Brand Exposure
Animation-Branded Golf Collections
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Conscious Closet Apps
Indyx Was Designed to Curb Unnecessary Fashion Consumption
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
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3D Printed Shoe Platforms
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Curated On-The-Go Beauty Sets
Sephora Launches The Sephora Favorites MVP Kit and The Courtside Kit
Fall-Ready Techwear Essentials
UNIQLO :C FW25 Brings Techwear Staples for Colder Months
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers
Sashiko Gals Hand-Stitched the New VEJA Sneakers
Back-to-School Fashion Collections
UNIQLO Launches Weather-Ready Wardrobe Essentials for Students
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Cord-Structured Sneakers
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Playful Tech Accessory Events
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Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
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Custom Sneaker Marketplaces
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Bespoke Handbag Services
Kurt Geiger One-of-A-Kind Lets Customers Make a Mini Kensington Their Own
Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs
The KEEN UNEEK 360 Will Come in Three Colors
Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers
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Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture
Mara Bragagnolo Designs the Nook Furniture Collection
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
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Sustainable Performance Apparel
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AI-Powered Fashion Design Platforms
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Subscription-Based Creator Platforms
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Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes
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Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Experiential Brand Stores
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Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Personalized Luxury Eyewear
DITA Launches Diamond-Customizable Frame Collection
Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers
Craft and Houdini Join Forces on the Kype Pro Limited Edition
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Experimental Programmable Clothing
Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Workwear Reinvented Capsules
The Levi’s x Kiko Kostadinov Capsule Redefines Denim with Tailoring
Mobile Try-On Tours
Kizik Invites People to See Its Hands-Free Shoes in Action
Naturally Dyed Collaborative Shoes
3sixteen and Saucony Join on a Set of Peregrine 15 Shoes
Bold Exclusive Folding Chairs
Carnival X Nike Folding Chair Arrives for Sneaker Customers
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
AI-Powered Timepiece Design Tools
The Swatch AI-Dada Tool Lets Users Think Up Any Design
AI-Powered Styling Experiences
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GenAI Style Visualizers
Stitch Fix Vision Creates Personalized, Shoppable Outfits
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
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AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
Creative Store Retail Expansions
Michaels Debuts the Knit & Sew Shop and the Party Shop
Made-To-Order Luxury Knitwear Collections
Pianissimo's Silhouettes Exude Sophistication
Sculptural Mary Jane Sneakers
Issey Miyake x Camper's Karst Finch Reworks a Hybrid Open Shoe
Stitched Accent Collaborative Sneakers
ASICS and Nanushka Launch the GEL-KINETIC FLUENT
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
High-Performance Sculpted Fitnesswear
Nike and SKIMS Announced NikeSKIMS, a New Brand for Women
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Consumer Holographic Photo Frames
Looking Glass Musubi Frame Launches on Kickstarter
Personalized Sandal-Style Shoes
The Vivobarefoot VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02 is Lightweight and Flexible
Modern Modular Desk Organizers
A Team of Designers Created the FIRKI Desk Organizer
Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Kiko Kostadinov Creates Three ASICS UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20s
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections
Gabriela Hearst Debuts The Ohio Footwear Line
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Vibrant Carry-On Luggage Prints
CASETiFY Unveiled Customizable Backgrounds for Suitcases
Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Friendship Knot Model
Customizable Nail Polish Kits
Blank Beauty Offers a Build-A-Box Bundle Option
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Chunky Retailer Collaborative Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS Drops the Nike Sense 96 Shoe
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Custom-Color Hair Systems
Zuvi Introduced ColorBox For Easy and On-Demand Home Dyeing
Vintage Style Streetwear
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Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Utility Uniform Systems
Nikecraft x Tom Sachs ISRU Uniform Collaboration Presents Modular Gear
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
AI-Enabled DIY Technology
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Custom Suede Sneakers
The Bodega × Puma Suede Sneakers Debuts with Customizable Lacing
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers
The 3sixteen x Saucony Peregrine 15 'Gesso' Comes in Four Hues
Curated At-Home Nail Kits
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Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes
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In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
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DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
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Rotating Clothing Storage Chairs
Simone Giertz Launches the Laundry Chair on Kickstarter
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs
Swapz Modular Slippers Redefine Comfort with Style & Eco Design
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Holiday-Theme Footwear Capsules
Footwear Brand AUTRY Uses AI to Generate its Holiday Campaign
Reconfigurable Modular Systems
Gioco Modular Furniture Kit Enables Adaptable Spaces for All Ages
Convenience-Focused Rotating Shoe Racks
Loft and Ivy Boasts the SoleSavvy 360° Rotating Shoe Rack
Advanced Personalized Sizing Technology
NYC Leather Jackets Relies on Cutting-Edge Technology
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
Tactical Menswear Capsule
Khakis x Nonnative Creative Consensus Fuse Vintage and Technical Pieces
Customizable Bag Collections
MonoBlanks Has Introduced a New Line of Customizable Bags
Reimagined Familiar Design Objects
Lichen + Karimoku Reimagine Familiar Forms for Today’s Living
Customizable Hot Sauce Kits
The Craftly DIY Hot Sauce Kit Comes with Nan Essential Ingredients
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Adaptive Apparel Fabric Innovations
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Discounted Meal Kits
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Immersive Fashion Exhibitions
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At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
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
Modular Knit Seating Systems
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Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
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Accessory Adorned Caps
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Meatless Innovation Platforms
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Digital Craft Platforms
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Creative Home Collections
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AI-Powered Wardrobe Management Apps
'ClosetIQ' Analyzes a User's Style to Find Outfits
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
DIY Inspiration Apps
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Value-Driven Updated Wedding Programs
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