Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Musical
Wearable
Wearables are being integrated into all aspects of the musical journey.
3.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Musical Wearable trend?
Musical Wearable: Music is a universal language in our world and music-specific wearable technology opens up new ways for consumers to experience their favorite songs and artists. This shift highlights the fact that wearable technology is changing the way consumers engage with their hobbies, and in turn, opens up new possibilities to enhance those experiences.
Trend themes
Themes within the Musical Wearable trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Music-Focused Customize Wearables
Music-enhancing rings, music-making wearables, and the Soundbrenner Core all showcase a trend of wearable devices for musicians that allow for personalized music experiences.
02
Tactile Music Experience Wearables
The Avnet Wearable featuring vibration, showcases how wearables can provide concertgoers with immersive musical experiences.
03
Connected Athletic Sunglasses
IRONPEAK Sport Sunglasses showcases the trend of athletic bone conduction sunglasses to combine eye protection and connectivity.
Industry implications
What the Musical Wearable trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Music Technology
There is room for disruptive innovation with the emergence of customized wearables for personalizing music experiences.
For
Entertainment Technology
The trend of tactile music experience wearables could have significant implications for live performances, concerts and events as it allows users for a more immersive and transformative experience.
For
Athletic Wearable
With the emergence of connected athletic sunglasses, there is room for disruptive innovation to merge eye protection and connectivity, such as adding vital monitoring that tracks biometrics.
Workshop question
How could wearable technology change the way consumers experience your product?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Musical Wearable
Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 40%, freshness 8%.
Popularity51%
Activity40%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Musical Wearable trend
5 featured examples from Jan 16, 2018 to Feb 2, 2019CategoryTech
Athletic Bone Conduction Sunglasses
The IRONPEAK Sport Sunglasses are Outfitted with NXT Lenses
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart features, like bone conduction technology, into traditional eyewear products.
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Music-Making Wearables
The SonicWear Somo Transforms Motions Into Music and Sound
The SonicWear Somo is carving out a distinct niche within the wearable tech industry, creating a new category of wearables focused on music-making and sound control through moveme…
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Music-Enhancing Rings
The Oria 'Enhancia' Ring Transforms Keyboard Playing
Companies can develop innovative music equipment and accessories that incorporate digital features for enhanced music creation.
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Musician-Focused Wearables
The Soundbrenner Core Packs a Tuner and Decibel Meter in a Smartwatch
Further innovation opportunities in creating musician-centric wearables for a variety of musical instruments and styles.
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Music Vibration Wearables
The Avnet Wearable Lets Concertgoers Feel the Music Around Them
The music industry can benefit from the development of wearables that use vibrations to create more immersive music experiences for concert goers.
