# Customized Textbook Tutorials The Classic School Notebook Design Get a Makeover with this DIY By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-notebook-design References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwuKUxGjlSg&feature=player_embedded) & [desireandinspire](http://desireandinspire.com/diy-anthropologie-inspired-custom-notebooks/) A fun project for getting ready to go [back to school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-shopping), this tutorial by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/command-brand-hannah-brown) user LaurDIY makes it easy to create a custom school notebook design to give as a gift to friends or as a way to make your own school supplies more exciting and fashionable. Taking notes in class should never be boring and they won't if the notebook is full of spunk and personality like these ones are. In her DIY tutorial, LaurDIY demonstrates how to apply stick-on paper in fun patterns such as super girly flower designs or rocker chic snakeskin prints, and then decorate with personalized labels and stickers for extra oomph. This DIY school notebook design tutorial can also be used to make [diaries, journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliber-fashion-artist-series) and poetry books or books for class projects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized School Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that allows users to easily customize and design their own school supplies online. - **Personalized Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online learning platform that provides personalized tutorials and resources tailored to individual students' needs and interests. - **DIY Creativity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social media platform specifically for DIY enthusiasts to share and discover creative design tutorials and ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional education with customization and personalization to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an e-commerce platform that specializes in customizable school supplies, offering a wide range of design options. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a social media platform that caters specifically to the DIY and creative community, fostering collaboration and idea-sharing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taggeez.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Nostalgic School Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally.md) - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Snack-Themed Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fundamental-textbooks.md) - [Dream Dorm Design Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/command-brand-hannah-brown.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Modular Reusable Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketbook-pro.md)