In a world where tech-savvy gadgets seem to be turning infinitely smaller and smaller as time goes on, the Handiheadset is an enormous headset shaped like a human hand. While this headset seems rather large and obnoxious to carry around, it would be fun to watch the reaction of people on the street as you took a call from a gigantic hand.
Kickstarter designer Stephen Moore invented the Handiheadset based off of the call me hand gesture people tend to give other people when they would like the person to telephone them. This headset cleverly infuses a phone-like device inside the headset's extended pinky finger and thumb. Every time you go to answer a call it'll look as though you're speaking into an incredibly large hand. You can easily plug the Handiheadset into your smartphone with the audio jack.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Novelty Headset Accessories
- There is an opportunity to tap into a market of consumers who value uniqueness and humor in their tech accessories.
- Gesture-based Tech
- The success of the Handiheadset highlights a potential demand for technology that incorporates recognizable gestures and movements.
- Retro-inspired Tech
- Innovation can come from revisiting and putting a modern spin on older styles and designs, as seen with the incorporation of a retro hand gesture into a functioning phone accessory.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Electronics
- The Handiheadset showcases an opportunity to capitalize on individuals who want unique and eye-catching accessories for their smartphones.
- Fashion
- There is potential for collaboration between fashion and tech industries to create playful and trendy accessories like the Handiheadset.
- Entertainment
- The Handiheadset can be marketed and used as a prop in entertainment productions, such as movies and theatre productions.
