# Convertible Music Muffs The iHead Headphones by Sungak Kim Turns into Portable Speakers By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihead-headphones References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/09/clever-concept.php) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/18/in-and-outta-the-ear/) The iHead Headphones addresses two necessities for music lovers around the world: [good headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-hybrid) and [portable speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system). While it may appear to satisfy the former quite easily, complete with a sleek and simple design worthy of the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro) logo engraved on the muffs, it also acknowledges the latter. In fact, it more than acknowledges it. The iHead Headphones conveniently twist into a speaker set that allows people to listen to their tunes out loud rather than privately. Designed by Sungak Kim, the iHead Headphones is currently only a concept. It also boasts the iconic clickwheel that Apple has become known for. It appears the Kim is hoping this company may decide to produce it. For now, the iHead Headphones are a 2012 iF Design Talents entry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Convertible Music Muffs:** This trend focuses on headphones that can easily be transformed into portable speakers, offering music lovers a versatile audio experience. - **Sleek Design:** This trend highlights the importance of sleek and simple designs in the headphones industry, catering to the aesthetic preferences of consumers. - **Integration of Clickwheel:** This trend explores the integration of the iconic clickwheel, popularized by Apple, into headphones, potentially creating a new standard for user interface in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** This industry could benefit from incorporating the concept of convertible music muffs, providing consumers with multi-functional audio devices. - **Audio Equipment:** This industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the demand for sleek and visually appealing headphones, creating products that cater to consumers' design preferences. - **User Interface Design:** This industry can explore the integration of the clickwheel concept into various devices, potentially revolutionizing user interactions and experiences in different sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md) - [Headphone-Holding Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornucopia-speaker.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-headset-1.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md)