How We Built a Wix Product Customization Tool Using Velo (Perfect for T-Shirts, Aprons, Mugs & More)

From concept to reality: Design and personalize your own products like custom aprons, t-shirts, and mugs directly on your Wix website using our intuitive Velo product customization tool.

Are you looking to let customers personalize their own products—like t-shirts, aprons, or coffee mugs—directly on your Wix website? Imagine them uploading a logo, typing a message, choosing colors, and approving the final design in minutes.

That’s exactly what we built at VeloLogicStudio: a scalable Wix product customization tool using Velo and SVG rendering. Originally created for a ramen cooking class that sells custom aprons, this tool can be adapted for t-shirts, tote bags, water bottles, or nearly any printable merchandise.

Let’s break down the benefits, use case, and how you can implement this kind of interactive product designer on your Wix site.

💡 Why Your Wix Site Needs a Product Customization Tool

Letting customers personalize their own products isn’t just a novelty—it’s a serious competitive advantage. A self-serve customization feature can:

• Empower customers with real-time previews and control

• Reduce back-and-forth communication for design approvals

• Speed up production by generating print-ready artwork automatically

• Boost sales by offering memorable, personalized gifts

With a Wix product customization tool, you can create a smooth, interactive experience your customers will love—while saving hours of admin time.

🥢 Real Use Case: Custom Apron Designer for a Ramen Cooking Class

We first built this tool for The Story of Ramen, a cooking experience company based in San Francisco. They wanted guests to be able to create custom aprons with their team logo and message as part of a private event.

Here’s what the live tool includes:

• Logo upload and repositioning tools (move, zoom, replace)

• Editable team slogan with font and color selection

• Toggle to add/remove a background element in the design

• Real-time preview of the apron on a wood backdrop

• A final “Send for Approval” button to export the design

💡 Want to see it in action? Click here for a sample: ramenpartysf.com/customapron?o=RSPVVUWE

🛠️ How We Built the Product Customization Tool on Wix Using Velo

This entire experience was built directly in Wix using Velo, the platform’s developer toolkit. Here's how it works:

1. SVG + XML = Dynamic Design Rendering

Instead of layering static images, we used SVG XML, a code-based image format that’s perfect for live customization. Every time the user updates their logo, message, or font, Velo regenerates the SVG to reflect those changes.

This means real-time control over:

• Text position and styling

• Logo placement and scaling

• Optional design elements (like backgrounds or icons)

In plain English? It’s like giving your customers a simplified design app—right on your product page.

2. Live Preview Powered by Velo

The front-end of the Wix site uses Velo code to bind inputs (like font size, message content, and color) to SVG data. Every change instantly updates the apron preview so customers can see exactly what they’re creating.

This system works for any product mockup: t-shirts, mugs, banners, notebooks—you name it.

3. PNG Export via CloudConvert API

When the user clicks “Save Changes and Send Approval,” Velo sends the current SVG design to CloudConvert, an external API that converts it into a high-resolution PNG file.

That file is:

• Print-ready

• Easy to store

• Automatically linked to the customer’s booking/order

No need for a designer to step in—customers are doing it all themselves.

👕 T-Shirts, Mugs, Bags? Yes, It’s All Reusable

This tool isn’t limited to aprons. The same Wix product customization tool can be adapted for:

• T-shirt designers (great for merch stores, events, or fundraisers)

• Mugs and drinkware (popular for custom gifts or corporate swag)

• Tote bags (ideal for eco-conscious brands or weddings)

• Personalized notebooks, candles, or coasters

• Pet accessories (custom name tags, leashes, bowls)

Basically, if it can be printed, you can make it customizable.

🚀 Ready to Add a Product Customizer to Your Wix Site?

At VeloLogicStudio, we specialize in advanced Wix features like:

• Interactive product personalization tools

• Dynamic image generation using SVG + Velo

• API integrations (CloudConvert, SendGrid, Stripe, and more)

• Streamlined order workflows and customer self-serve tools

If you’re a small business looking to grow your merch line, offer print-on-demand, or just make ordering more fun for your customers—we can help.

👉 Contact us to schedule a demo or get started on your own Wix product customization tool.