Best Sticker Ideas for 2025: What to Design

Whether you want to make cute, custom stickers for yourself or start a sticker webshop, here are some amazing sticker design ideas to consider. 

Stickers are fun, versatile, and everywhere: from water bottles to car bumper stickers. So how do you find the best sticker ideas? What type of stickers can you create?

A quick Google search will give you plenty of food for thought, but if you’re looking for something a little more specific, I suggest you check out some of the best print-on-demand websites or specialized marketplaces like Etsy and StickerYou. 

If you’re looking to cater to a niche market, make sure you check out places like Tumblr and Reddit. They will help you find out what your target audience is looking for and what the current trends are.

Still, we’re here to save you the effort of searching for ideas yourself, with these 30 cute sticker design ideas.

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Water bottle stickers

Sustainability isn’t just a good idea, it’s also a big trend right now. More and more people are trying to reduce toxic waste, so reusable water bottles are the best way to stay hydrated during hot summer months. 

Just like your phone, this is something you’ll be carrying around with you at all times, so people love to personalize water bottles with custom stickers. These should be durable, waterproof vinyl stickers. They usually come in a smaller size so that you can appreciate the full picture without having to turn the bottle around. 

1. Summer-themed stickers

Although it’s good to stay hydrated year-round, water bottles are particularly essential in the summer. Something seasonal, such as surf board, ice-cream sun, or the inevitable “good vibes” are all great sticker ideas for using on your water bottle. 

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2. Hobby stickers

People who go to the trouble of personalizing their water bottles are usually those that use them most. This includes people that lead an active lifestyle, and enjoy travelling, camping and extreme sports. So, this can be another cool sticker idea to design.

3. Food-themed stickers

Whether you opt for a cute cupcake, a sunny orange, or the always trendy avocado, anything related to food and drinks is a natural fit for water bottle stickers. 

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4. Line art stickers

For all the aesthetic girlies (and guys) out there, these elegant and minimalist stickers are a great way to spruce up your water bottle without making it too colorful or busy. 

Laptop and phone case stickers

The ideal type of stickers for this use are kiss-cut stickers, which are very similar to die-cut (stickers cut to exact shape instead of being on a background). The slight difference is that kiss-cut has a lighter touch and is easier to peel off, making them a great product for laptops and phone cases (you can’t exactly scrub off sticky residue once you decide to remove stickers).

5. Pop culture

PePop culture is a favorite design inspiration for this type of sticker packs, especially emojis, big brand logos, and characters from popular series and cartoons. 

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6. Pet illustrations

Most pet owners have their pets’ photos as screensavers on phones and laptops. So why not get even more creative with an illustration of your pet. You can hire a freelance illustrator to create a custom illustration of your pet, or purchase a sticker pack featuring the same breed.

7. Retro stickers

Retro and technology aren’t an obvious choice, which is why this theme can make for a great sticker pack for your technology. You can go for a classic vintage look, or a more updated retro design. 

8. Science stickers

On the other hand, science and technology make an organic pairing. Whether you’re a developer, physicist, or biologist, there are plenty of science-themed sticker ideas out there to find something perfect. 

9. Quotes

A lot of us use our personal tech (laptops, etc.) for work, so a motivational quote sticker can help you get more motivated to work. I also turn to Elle Woods’ wisdom and resilience in times of crisis. But you can certainly find virtually any quote you can think of.

10. Photo stickers

Whether you opt for your pet, a significant other, or your bestie, there’s nothing quite as personal as a photo sticker. Of course, you can also use these to decorate your notebooks, agendas, or even your fridge! 

Car stickers

Car and bumper stickers have been around for a long time and aren’t waning in popularity. You’ll often find them sporting political or activist messages, funny quotes, and one-liners, or even baby-on-board signage. 

11. Funny stickers

There are tons of great car sticker ideas out there to make you giggle. It’s important not to make this type of design too busy, as it might distract other drivers. But a nice bright color and cute sticker fonts can deliver the message across. 

12. Characters

If you don’t want to overload your bumper sticker with words, an iconic character can be a great choice. This Michael Scott sticker is already a classic, but there are tons of other popular characters that will put a smile on other drivers’ face (and perhaps make them more tolerant).

13. Traffic signs

Another great bumper sticker design idea is using traffic sign shapes, and adding a custom message. Just make sure the end design is significantly different from actual traffic signs, so as not to confuse drivers.

Wall stickers

Not only do they look cool, but wall decals are also an easy and inexpensive way to decorate any room.

14. Plants

Ever since the days of old wallpapers, plants have been a popular theme for decorating your walls. Whether you opt for a couple of elegant ferns, or a floral pattern to cover the entire wall - this is a great and inexpensive way to decorate your space.

15. Animals

Animal wall stickers are a great idea decorating your children’s rooms. Opt for watercolor-style illustrated stickers for a more elegant look.

16. Abstract wall stickers

Less is definitely more when you’re working with a large surface, such as your walls. Opt for geometrical or abstract shapes to give your space a hip and artsy look.

Small business stickers

It’s quite clear by now that people love stickers! As a business owner, you can really tap into that by using custom stickers to increase brand awareness.

Producing t-shirts or hats can be costly, but printing sticker pages in bulk is cheap and makes a great freebie to delight your customers.

17. Branded sticker packs

Use different versions of your logo (black and white, sizes, pictorial mark or lettermark) to create branded stickers for your most loyal customers.

18. Thank-you stickers

This is a great sticker design idea for businesses that sell physical products. Adding a free sticker to the order (especially one made online) will make customers feel appreciated and strengthen their loyalty to your business. 

19. Christmas stickers

It’s not only most people’s favourite season, but also the season when people shop the most. Surprise your customers with a cute seasonal sticker, like this to entice them to shop with you again. 

20. Sustainability stickers

Printing stickers isn’t the most sustainable or eco-friendly thing to do. However, you can use this simple medium to raise awareness about an important issue, close to your brand.

Best places to sell custom stickers

Finding the best place to sell your custom decal will depend on how much time and money you’re willing to invest in marketing, promoting, building a customer base, etc. Some of these options are more direct but with fewer customization options, while others allow you to set up impressive online stickers shops.

Here are just a few great websites to set up your sticker store: 

1. Etsy
2. Redbubble
3. StickerYou
4. Shopify
5. Threadless 
6. Printify 

Discussion forums and social media are also good places to build some buzz around your store and eventually start attracting new customers through word of mouth. 

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We hope this list gives you some great sticker inspiration in terms of design and the many uses of decorative custom stickers.

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