# Sound-Sharing Headphones 'VIE SHAIR' Open-Air Headphones Allow Wearers to Share Their Music By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openair-headphones References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vie-shair-headphones-use-unique-air-frame-to-provide-comfort-and-sociability-10-03-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1025337448/vie-shair-pain-free-social-headphones) There are likely few people out there that would refute the fact that traditional headphones can lead to a hot, painful experience, which is why 'VIE SHAIR' open-air headphones are different. Featuring a [skeletal design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone) that enables the music to be played but not interfere with the task at hand, 'VIE SHAIR' headphones can even be worn during a conversation. The beautiful design aesthetic of the 'VIE SHAIR' headphones fits over the ear with a cage-like portion that features plenty of space to allow air to circulate around the ear. This does always with the sweatiness that can come with traditional headphones. The 'VIE SHAIR' open-air headphones can be changed to feature a [closed design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) for times when you want to block out your surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Open-air Headphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop open-air headphones that provide comfortable listening experiences without interfering with surrounding tasks. - **Skeletal Design Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate skeletal design aesthetics into headphone manufacturing to enhance comfort and breathability. - **Convertible Headphone Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create headphones with the ability to switch between open and closed designs for versatility in different environments. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by introducing innovative and comfortable headphone designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology by designing headphones that not only provide functionality but also enhance personal style. - **Workspace Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform workplace audio experiences by incorporating open-air headphone designs that promote better concentration and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Skeletal Open-Style Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nwm-one-openear-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oleap-pilot.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Pill-Shared Wireless Headphons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-openwear-wireless-headphones.md) - [Industrial Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-open.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md)