Method of customizing an article and apparatus including an inflatable member

A graphic transfer assembly, comprising:

• a base portion configured to support graphic transfer assembly;
• a first moveable portion including a first deformable membrane and a second moveable portion including a second deformable membrane;
• an actuator configured to control the first moveable portion and the second moveable portion between an open position and a closed position;
• a support assembly configured to attach an inflatable member to the base portion;
• the support assembly including a first fluid port configured to fill an interior chamber of the inflatable member with fluid;
• the support assembly also including a second fluid port, the second fluid port configured to apply a vacuum between the first deformable membrane and the second deformable membrane;
• wherein the first deformable membrane and the second deformable membrane are configured to conform to a portion of an article and thereby transfer a graphic to the article;
• wherein the inflatable member includes a support member disposed within the interior chamber, and wherein the support member extends between a top portion and a bottom portion of the inflatable member;
• and
• wherein the bottom portion of the inflatable member is associated with a first support plate, and wherein the top portion of the inflatable member is associated with a second support plate, and wherein the support member extends between the first support plate and the second support plate.