Last year, Trend Hunter readers learned that Nokia would manufacture concept headsets submitted for a design contest. The challenge was for designers to make headsets based on a song title.
Last year, Wieden + Kennedy London launched the Nokia Music Almighty Headset Competition, which invited entrants to design a Nokia Bluetooth headset, inspired by their favourite piece of music. The winning designs have now all been made into fully functioning headsets, some of which are more wearable than others…
The contest judges were Dick Powell, Eddi Yip, Tej Chauhan and Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx). The headsets will be on display at the Nokia Regent Street store in London in April.
The Graveyard Shift headset by Johnny Lighthands was inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller; the Free Willy headset by Maria Ceconda was inspired by Michael Jackson’s Will You Be There; the Robot Rock headset by G Smith was inspired by the Daft Punk track Robot Rock; and the CF Flex headset by Mr G was inspired by Rufige Kru's track Dark Metal.
Song Title Headphones
Nokia Design Contest Concepts Were Actually Produced
Trend Themes
1. Concept Headsets - Opportunity for designers to create unique and wearable headsets based on song titles.
2. Bluetooth Technology - Innovation in Bluetooth headsets inspired by music to enhance wireless connectivity and audio experience.
3. Wearable Headphone Design - Exploration of creative headphone designs that are inspired by songs and offer functionality and style.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for electronics manufacturers to produce concept headsets that are inspired by music and offer unique features.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with headphone designers to create stylish and wearable concept headsets.
3. Music and Entertainment - Opportunity for music industry to partner with headphone manufacturers to create customized headsets based on popular songs and artists.