# Organ-Inspired Cord Controllers The Earphone Tidy is Quirky and Realistic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earphone-tidy References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/04/fake-ears-are-a.php) & [thumbsupworld](http://www.thumbsupworld.co.uk/Product?sku_number=EARTIDY) The Earphone Tidy might be slightly disturbing, but it is also a very appropriate design. Since [earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) are made to be rested in ears, it is only natural that even when not in use, they should still be resting in ears. The Earphone Tidy is inspired by the human hearing organ. An unnervingly realistic design, it squishes a set of ears together to create a [quirky and playful spool for cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax). Made out of silicone material, the Earphone Tidy is perfect for the person with a fun sense of humor. It almost looks like a practical joke. But at the end of the day, it is simply practical. Make those [messy wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords) a thing of the past with the Earphone Tidy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organs-inspired Design:** Exploring design possibilities inspired by human organs could lead to innovative and unique product creations. - **Quirky and Playful Accessories:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating accessories that add a touch of humor and fun to everyday items. - **Practical and Functional Designs:** Developing practical and functional designs that solve everyday problems can lead to consumer satisfaction and market success. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Integrating organ-inspired designs in consumer electronic products, such as earphones, can differentiate brands and attract customers. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The market for quirky and playful accessories presents opportunities for designers and entrepreneurs to create unique and eye-catching fashion items. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Innovative and practical product designs, like the Earphone Tidy, can disrupt the design and manufacturing industry by challenging traditional norms and offering creative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Inspired Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweettunes.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Hummingbird-Inspired Ear Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-cleaning-device.md) - [Sculptural Conical Headphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reckcone.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Ergonomic Dual-Function Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-buds.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md)