5 Ways to Design Your Own Laptop Bag

Companies that help you create a custom carrier for your laptop

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Melanie Uy
Melanie Uy
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  • Queens College
  • Harvard University Extension School
Former Lifewire writer Melanie Uy has 5+ years' experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter.
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Updated on September 11, 2020

For the ultimate personalized accessory, consider designing a custom laptop bag. Several manufacturers offer easy-to-use online tools to help you select your preferred fabrics and colors. You can even have your own photos and graphics printed on the exterior.

Built-to-order laptop bags are usually not returnable, so double-check your laptop's dimensions to make sure it will fit before placing your order.

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Most Options for Custom Laptop Bags: The Custom Bag Company

Build your own bag from the Custom Bag Company
What We Like

  • Custom prices for custom bags.

  • Add your own graphics.

What We Don't Like

  • All of the options can be overwhelming.

  • 2-3 day turnaround for quotes.

If you have an exact picture in your mind of what you want your laptop bag to look like, the Custom Bag Company has you covered. After choosing from the dozens of bag types and designs, you get to customize the fabrics, straps, lining, cording, and even the thread color. Since the bags are so highly personalized, the company sends you a quote based on your specifications so that you know exactly what you're paying for.

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Personalized Photo Prints: Backpacks by Bags of Love

Custom backpacks with pictures from Bags of Love
What We Like

  • 2-3 day turnaround time.

  • Long-lasting canvas prints.

  • All bags come with a 2-year guarantee.

What We Don't Like

  • No option to customize fabrics and materials.

  • Custom prints come with a high price tag.

Want a picture of your cat on your backpack? How about a collage with photos of your whole family? With Bags of Love, you can add your own pictures and text to hundreds of products including laptop cases and clothing. For example, the lightweight 17-inch laptop backpack features a durable design with a leather base and sides. It's the perfect personalized gift for students.

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Best Prices for Custom Laptop Bags: Timbuk2 Bag Builder

Create your own custom laptop bag with Timbuk2 Bag Builder
What We Like

  • Backpack and messenger designs.

  • Numerous colors and fabrics.

  • Extra accessories available.

What We Don't Like

  • Lengthy fulfillment process.

  • Limited pockets and extra compartments.

  • Bags are not waterproof.

San Francisco-based Timbuk2 has been handmaking bags for over two decades, and their attention to detail and love of creating street-smart bags are reflected in their products. In addition to customizing the fabrics for the bag's panels and the Timbuk2 logo color, you can add accessories like a drink cozy. The Bag Builder tool shows you what the final product will look like from different angles.

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Finest Fabrics: Commuter 3.0 Laptop Messenger Bag by Rickshaw Bags

Customers can select colors and fabrics for the Commuter 3.0 Laptop Messenger Bag from Rickshaw Bags
What We Like

  • Choose the exterior and interior fabrics and colors.

  • Made entirely in the U.S.

What We Don't Like

  • No mesh side panel for holding water bottles.

  • No returns.

Rickshaw Bagworks is another San Francisco-based bag company. Every bag created by Rickshaw is built to order. For example, the Commuter 3.0 messenger bag can carry laptops up to 15 inches and comes with a removable laptop sleeve. Other features include a waterproof PVC-free liner, quick-adjust shoulder straps, a stand-up design, and multiple organizational pockets. You can select from over 30 fabrics and binding colors.

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Ethical Custom Laptop Bags: DYO Laptop Bags by Better Life Bags

DYO Laptop Bags From Better Life Bags
What We Like

  • Transparent pricing.

  • Optional inside zipper pocket.

  • Handmade in the U.S.

What We Don't Like

  • Leather trim isn't vegan-friendly.

  • Slow turnaround time.

Better Life Bags offers hand-sew bags for 13-inch and 15-inch laptops. Customers can choose the colors for everything down to the zipper and the leather trim. As part of its commitment to transparent pricing, Better Life Bags gives customers an itemized list of all parts of the bag-building process including labor and material costs. Best of all, Better Life Bags eschews automation to provide jobs for seamstresses in the U.S.

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