# Porcupine Quill Headsets Jop Japenga Squamata Headphones Have Scales that Move to the Music By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jop-japenga-squamata-headphones References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/video-reptile-inspired-headphones-move-with-the-mood.html) & [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/2010/09/squamata-headset-dances-with-the-music/) Jop Japenga Squamata headphones is like a [scaly, reptile skin helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraken-kitty-v2). The pin-like scales stick out like a porcupine's quills. Designer Jop Japenga was inspired by the [body language of animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept) and created this animal-like skin for the headphones to adapt to the music being played. The mood of the music reflects on how the scales move. The Jop Japenga Squamata headphones are definitely a [unique type of headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone). **Implications** - Youth consumers are constantly looking for new ways to differentiate themselves from their peers. This demographic values form over function. The porcupine headset is a symptomatic of this desire to express originality and authenticity. Companies can draw this demographic into a closer relationship by creating products that are visually distinctive and singular. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Youth Self-expression:** Opportunities exist for companies to create visually distinctive and singular products that appeal to young consumers' desire for originality. - **Form Over Function:** Companies can cater to the demographic that values form over function by designing unique and visually striking products. - **Animal-inspired Design:** Designers can explore animal-inspired aesthetics in product design to create a unique and engaging user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of youth self-expression by producing visually distinctive and original products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry have the opportunity to cater to the form over function demographic by designing visually striking headphones and headsets. - **Product Design:** The field of product design can explore the use of animal-inspired aesthetics to create innovative and engaging designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visible Component Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-head-1.md) - [Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-headset-1.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Calfskin-Sheathed Luxury Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calfskin-luxury-headphones.md) - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md) - [Youth-Targeted Headphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pogs-kids-headphones.md) - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md)