# Ergonomic Ear-Shaped Headphones The 'Sound by Human' Ear Cup Headphones are Contoured By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-cup References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sound-human-audio-evolved/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sound-by-human-audio-evolved-music-headphones) Despite the fact that headphones have become essential for millions of people worldwide, the design of them still remains rather foreign; the 'Sound by Human' ear cup headphones look to change this. Featuring a design that goes against the design aesthetic of virtually every other headphone on the market, the 'Sound by Human' earphones take a different approach. The [ergonomic ear cup design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-athcc500bt2) of the headphones are designed with the aesthetic of the ear in mind. The individual cups are placed over each ear to provide the perfect level of audio and security to ensure they don't fall off like other [wireless earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept). The 'Sound by Human' ear cup headphones are currently available for preorder on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-ears) with a projected shipment date of July 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Headphones:** Opportunity for companies to explore headphones with a new, ear-shaped and ergonomic design. - **Customized Audio Equipment:** Opportunity to design audio equipment that provides perfect level of audio based on the shape and size of each ear. - **Human-centered Design:** Opportunity for designers to continue exploring how to tailor products to the unique shapes and characteristics of the human body. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The headphone industry has the most opportunity to benefit from this new, ergonomic design. - **Health and Fitness:** This design could benefit those who use headphones during exercise or physical activity and require a more secure and comfortable fit. - **Audio Engineering:** New opportunities for audio engineers to explore and design customized audio equipment based on the unique shapes and sizes of each ear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Industrial Design Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Branded Tech Ecosystem Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-headphones.md)