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Better ways to say “Bespoke”
Savile Row word borrowed into SaaS.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"Bespoke" means "made to order for one customer." In technology it's often used for "configurable" or "customisable" — which isn't the same thing. Use the right one.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
A bespoke dashboard for every customer.
After
A customisable dashboard tailored to each customer.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Custom neutral
made to specification
A custom dashboard.
- 02Customisable neutral
user-configurable
A customisable dashboard.
- 03Tailored neutral
adjusted to fit
A tailored view per role.
- 04Made-to-order formal
production term
Made-to-order reports.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Bespoke requires someone doing the making. If users are doing it themselves, it's configurable.