# Sleek Squared Headsets The iHear Headphones Consider a Different Geometry By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihear-headphones References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/iHear/959410) Rounded forms make up the majority of headsets and their components, but the iHear Headphones attempt to assume a more rigid shape wherever possible. The cushioned ear speakers have acquired corners and the vertical braces have become rigid, giving the music-listening accessory an unusual rectangular side profile. Only the overarching head band maintains a strict semicircular curve. The hard angles of the sleek peripheral may not have suited the smooth-edged [iPhone 3G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-number-2-pencil), but they do complement the boxiness of the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) quite well. Creator Edward Battistini has deliberately designed this device to blend in with the aesthetic of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-level-smart-headphones) electronics. The iHear Headphones are manufactured from a streamlined aluminum body with ABS and leather parts, and intelligently integrated with VoiceOver compatibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Headsets:** There is a growing trend in the design of headsets to incorporate more rigid geometric forms for a unique look and feel. - **Streamlined Audio Accessories:** There is a trend towards the use of lightweight materials and streamlined designs in the manufacturing of audio accessories. - **Voiceover Integrated Headsets:** Intelligent integration of accessibility features like VoiceOver in headsets is becoming more popular. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry should consider incorporating more geometric forms and integrating accessibility features into audio accessories for wide adoption by Apple's customer base. - **Fashion/accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can adopt lightweight materials and streamlined designs to provide customers with audio accessories that are aesthetically pleasing while providing good quality sound. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can explore new ideas for headset and audio accessory design, incorporating sleek geometric forms and intelligent integration with accessibility features to gain an edge over rivals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md) - [Visible Component Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-head-1.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md)