# Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds Normals Makes Bespoke Earbuds with Photos Takes by its App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-earbuds References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/8/5878733/normals-3d-printed-earbuds-nikki-kaufman-normal) & [nrml](http://www.nrml.com/) Normals' 3D-printed earbuds were developed as part of a belief that one size does not fit all, in fact Normals goes as far as to say "One size fits none." If you're an [avid music listener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-buds-pro-3) and opt for earbuds rather than a [pair of headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-open), you've probably encountered eat least one extremely uncomfortable pair that makes you wonder who it was designed for. Getting a pair of custom earbuds isn't hard to do, but the process is usually costly, messy and time-consuming. Normals has developed an innovative solution to this, which has consumers snap a few pictures of their ears using the 'Normal' app, so that a pair can be created just for your ears. For $200, it's a costly process, but these custom earbuds are shipped within 48 hours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom 3d-printed Earbuds:** The trend of using 3D printing technology to create bespoke earbuds offers a personalized listening experience. - **Individualized Wearable Technology:** The trend of using personalized data, such as ear shape, to create customized wearable devices opens up opportunities for enhanced comfort and performance. - **Streamlined Customization Process:** The trend of simplifying and expediting the process of creating custom earbuds through smartphone apps and fast production turnaround time allows for quick adoption by consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage custom 3D-printed earbuds to differentiate their products and provide a premium experience for users. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can utilize individualized design and 3D printing to revolutionize the comfort and functionality of ear-worn devices. - **Manufacturing and Printing:** The manufacturing and printing industry can explore opportunities in the streamlined customization process, offering services tailored to the needs of personalized product creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke 3D-Printed Ear Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-tips.md) - [Custom-Molded Earbud Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-ue-drops.md) - [Personalized Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-earbuds.md) - [Personalized High-Fidelity Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-perl-true-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Custom Earprint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ue-drops.md) - [Customized Noise Control Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-zen-air.md) - [Personalized Sound Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbe001-tws.md) - [Bespoke Wireless Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md)