# Hearing Protection Headphones The Conceptual Kidear Headset Helps Prevent Ear Damage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidear-headset References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/05/25/kidear-headset-ideal-for-children-as-the-pair-helps-prevent-ear-damage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kidear-headset-ideal-for-children-as-the-pair-helps-prevent-ear-damage)  The conceptual Kidear Headset has been designed by Seungchan Ahn and Yuna Jang as an accessory for young children to help them enjoy different audio experiences in a safe way. The headset is imagined in a variety of different color options, which feature pops of pastels against the white headband. The [wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept) will change color on the ear cup according to the audio level with green corresponding to a safe volume, yellow in the mid range and red meaning too high. This will help parents to keep track of children as they use devices, while the [accompanying smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheero-kikiyasu-hearing-amplifier) will track usage hours. The conceptual Kidear Headset responds to the increasing number of children spending extended periods using technology and the need for ways to ensure safe use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Child-friendly Hearing Protection:** Opportunity to develop innovative hearing protection solutions for children using headphones with customizable volume limitations and tracking features. - **Smart Headphone Safety Features:** Opportunity to develop noise-cancelling headphones with automated volume control that adjusts according to the audio level. - **Audio Use Tracking Technology:** Opportunity to create a range of audio devices with usage tracking technology that ensures safe and healthy use of audio devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to develop hearing protection technology features in consumer electronic devices such as headphones, earbuds, and speakers. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity to collaborate with audiologists and medical experts to create personalized hearing protection solutions for children and individuals with special needs. - **Education:** Opportunity to create educational tools about the importance of hearing protection and the safe use of technology for children, teachers, and parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Constructable Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama-1.md) - [Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edi-mixed-reality-headset.md) - [Kid-Friendly Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-headphones.md) - [Buildable Kids Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibu-headphone.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-sound-labs-puropro-headphones.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md) - [Child-Friendly Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-soundform-nano-wireless.md)