# Headphone Necklace Accessories The 'SPARK' Earphone Holder Holds, Wraps and Organizes Headphones By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earphone-holder References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/spark-useful-earbud-accessory/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spark-wz/the-most-useful-earbud-accessory) Anyone who uses earbuds knows how bothersome it can be to try and keep them organized and not tangled, so the 'SPARK' earphone holder is here to help. Available now for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri), the 'SPARK' works by allowing any kind of earbuds to be affixed to the [necklace-style holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace). From here, it can be worn around the neck to keep earbuds in place, hold them when not in use and much more. The structured yet bendable design of the 'SPARK' allows it to wrap around your earbuds when not on your neck to keep them perfectly organized. Moreover, when the 'SPARK' earphone holder isn't being used to keep earbuds in place, it can also double as a [smartphone stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-magnetic-charging-stand). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Earphone Holder:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a more compact and stylish earphone holder that incorporates additional features like wireless charging or built-in storage. - **Necklace-style Accessory:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a necklace-style accessory that can hold not only earbuds but also other tech gadgets like smartwatches or fitness trackers. - **Multifunctional Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a multifunctional accessory that combines features such as holding earbuds, acting as a smartphone stand, and providing extra storage for small essentials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new designs and materials to create innovative and user-friendly accessories for personal audio devices. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with tech companies to combine fashion and technology, creating trendy and versatile accessories that integrate seamlessly into daily life. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize crowdfunding platforms to launch and gain support for innovative accessory projects, reaching a larger audience and validating market demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Headphone-Holding Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornucopia-speaker.md) - [Digital Display Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-headphone-stand.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Elegant Headphone Display Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headphone-stand-with-wireless-charger.md) - [Sculptural Conical Headphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reckcone.md)