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Why buy off the rack when you can customize? Shoppers design clothes, candy, even credit cards

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: October 27, 2008

Customized M&Ms.

Customized M&Ms.

Florida Panthers hockey fan Murphy Burch shows off the shoes he designed.

Florida Panthers hockey fan Murphy Burch shows off the shoes he designed.

Eventually, says Reinier Evers, founder of the research firm trendwatching.com, consumers may return to buying mass-produced goods. Once every lifestyle brand offers some kind of customization or personalization, it will make trendsetters "uncomfortable with the masses having access to all of this, too, so the next thing will be either very expensive bespoke or a backlash trend that's all about generic."

Until then, consumers will be reluctant to settle for anything less than products designed just for them.

Customization MegaTrend

Having been an active participant in the BOOM of the past ten years of homeowners remodeling their homes and/or building new custom homes, the trend of customization and personalization has been a major driving force in homebuilding, with Custom Cabinets, Countertops, Windows, Window coverings, Lighting, Furniture, etc. Customization allows homeowners the opportunity to create the home of their dreams, which is uniquely and distincyly all their own. One lighting company that is the industry leader at offering customized lighting at affordable pricing is: www.Kalco.com This company offers a wide variety of design styles to choose from, and then allows you to choose from over a dozen color/finish options and shade/glass options.

james fleming of CA @ Nov 25, 2008 17:03:12 PM

Co-Creation Platform

Customization has its limitations. However, it is a good step forward. The step after that is co-creation. In co-creation the levels of creative freedom are further extended. This opens a lot more exiting possibilities. In www.jujups.com you will see the beginnings of a co-creation platform that brings content, consumers and fulfillment partners together.

sivam @ Nov 16, 2008 11:26:47 AM

Custom Jeans

Another interesting customization website is www.Makeyourownjeans.com , here you get to make your jeans and add your own accessories to it too.

Diana of FL @ Oct 28, 2008 16:41:09 PM

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