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# Humanoid Hands-Free Headsets
The 'Hand Free' Headset Lets Drivers Go Hands-Free in Secret

By  | Published 2013-07-29 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-headsets
References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/hand-free-a-headset-concept-allowing-you-to-use-a-cell-phone-hands-free-still-look-like-an-) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/phildesignart/Hand-Free)

Designer Phil Jones has created some completely hilarious hands-free headsets that are sure to confuse passersby and policemen alike. Titled 'Hand Free,' these headsets look like a realistic, human hand. Made entirely of rubber, and coming with their own white shirtsleeves, these "hands" clutch a headset onto which drivers [attach their phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flipper-by-heineken). The hand is then attached to the [car's seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger), allowing drivers to go hands-free without anyone even realizing.

Jones describes Hand Free as allowing drivers to go hands-free, "while still looking like an a**hole." This cheeky description couldn't be more accurate. These hands-free headsets simultaneously promote safety, and make other drivers think you have no qualms about texting or talking while driving. These contrasting effects make for a truly hilarious and memorable product.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Discreet Hands-free Technology:** Develop discreet and innovative hands-free technology to promote safety while preserving aesthetics.
- **Novelty Car Accessories:** Create humorous yet functional car accessories to differentiate brands in a crowded market.
- **Surreal Personal Technology:** Design surreal and unexpected personal technology products to generate consumer buzz and engagement.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Automotive Accessories:** Selling these products through automotive accessory retailers such as AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts can provide a boost to sales.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Collaborating with consumer electronic manufacturers to leverage their expertise and production capacities can be advantageous in scaling these type of products up.
- **Social Media Marketing:** Leverage social media platforms to promote the humor and novelty of these products and create viral content.

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