# Superhero-Inspired Hearing Aids This Line of Hearing Aids for Kids Features Decorative Designs By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-aids-for-kids References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/07/06/superhero-hearing-aids/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [mylugs](http://www.mylugs.co.uk) ‘Lugs' is a line of hearing aids for kids, which features bright colors and recognizable cartoon characters. Sarah Ivermee developed the line after she noticed that her son was self-conscious about his cochlear implant. Ivermee came up with the idea of decorating the hearing aids as a way of making them more fun for children to wear. Lugs features a large selection of stickers for [cochlear implants and hearing aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-hearing-aid). The stickers are made from specially cut vinyls, which can be used to instantly improve the look of any device. The stickers feature a number of fun designs and recognizable characters from series such as Hello Kitty, Star Wars, Toy Story and more. The fun and colorful stickers make it fun and easy to [customize and decorate hearing aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop) for kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Customizable Hearing Aids:** The trend towards customizable hearing aids presents an opportunity for companies to create personalized and visually appealing devices for both kids and adults. - **Child-friendly Medical Devices:** The trend of creating child-friendly medical devices, such as superhero-inspired hearing aids, opens up opportunities for companies to cater to the unique needs and preferences of young patients. - **Increasing Awareness of Hearing Health:** The growing awareness of the importance of hearing health presents an opportunity for businesses to educate and provide innovative solutions for individuals of all ages, including children. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage the trend towards customizable hearing aids to provide more personalized and aesthetically pleasing solutions for patients with hearing impairments. - **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industry can collaborate with companies creating child-friendly medical devices to develop cross-promotional campaigns that feature popular characters and increase awareness of hearing health. - **Technology:** The technology industry can play a role in developing innovative hearing aid designs and solutions, including customizable stickers, to enhance the user experience and meet the unique needs of different age groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-engage-kids-earplugs.md) - [Kid-Specific Headset Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-product.md) - [Youth-Targeted Headphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pogs-kids-headphones.md) - [Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claro-hearing-aid.md) - [Inclusivity-Promoting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie.md) - [Accessible Functional Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-inclusive.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidear-headset.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md)