# Music-Reactive Headgear This Rave Helmet Would Make the Techno Viking Himself Proud By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-helmet References: [macetech](http://macetech.com/blog/node/112) & [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2011/09/01/awesome-fiber-optic-led-viking-helmet/) Attending a techno party isn't simply a matter of showing up and paying the entrance fee -- you ought to sport a Rave Helmet, or something close to it. Having attended my fair share of trance raves, I can say that half of the experience is the uplifting, psychedelic music and the other half is the bizarre "candy" that ravers often don. Candy refers to the lights, shiny pins and multicolored accessories that adorn the clothes of partiers, and the Rave Helmet is likely the coolest I've ever seen. Colored LEDs are attached to thick bundles of fiber optic cable, producing a smooth glow from atop the ancient helm. Upping the ante is an Arduino controller that allows the lights to react to the sound of the music, changing their color and brightness based on what's being played. If you'd like to build your own Rave Helmet, it's certainly not impossible. Detailed instructions follow at Garret Mace's website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LED Fashion:** Create fashion accessories with embedded LED lights for a vibrant and interactive visual experience. - **Sound-reactive Technology:** Incorporate sound sensors into products to enable interactive experiences and enhance user engagement. - **DIY Wearable Electronics:** Enable individuals to create their own electronic wearables through accessible guides and instructions. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Integrate LED lighting technology into clothing and accessories to create unique and mesmerizing fashion statements. - **Event Entertainment:** Offer interactive and immersive experiences at events by incorporating sound-reactive technology into props and decorations. - **Education and Hobbyist:** Provide resources and materials that empower individuals to explore the world of wearable electronics and create their own innovative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Disco Ball Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco2disco-disco-ball-helmet.md) - [Visualized Music Display Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhythm-light.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Illuminating Gamer Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-arc-smart-sound-reactive-led-lamp.md) - [Digital Display Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-headphone-stand.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md)