# Emoticon Helmets to Hide Your Feelings The Mask of Emotion By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-helmet-to-hide-facial-expressions-the-mask-of-emotion References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/06/mask-of-emotion-displays-your-feelings-via-led-emoticons-we-cry/) Developed by the Digital Media Design Department at Hongik University in Korea, the Mask of Emotion helmet was designed to hide real emotions by creating a different set of fake facial expressions that could be used in conversation in public spaces. The mask displays [LED emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicled-50-centurion-korean-mask) which are triggered by external stimuli such as a smile. Its creators say it was designed to hide real emotions and -- literally -- mask them with the [fabricated facial expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-editor-ai) offered by the mask. This has got to be one of the most ridiculous gadgets I have ever seen and I'd never want to run into someone wearing this because I may never stop laughing. Check out the robot that makes 36 expressions below ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LED Emoticon Displays:** Opportunity for creating innovative products that use LED displays to convey emotions in a unique way. - **Fake Facial Expressions:** Potential for developing technologies that allow people to wear masks or helmets with customizable fake facial expressions to hide real emotions. - **Emotion Concealing Gadgets:** Space for creating gadgets that help individuals conceal or manipulate their emotions in public settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing wearable technology that can display LED emoticons to communicate emotions. - **Fashion:** Potential for creating masks or helmets with customizable facial expressions that can be incorporated into fashion trends. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for creating humorous gadgets that conceal or manipulate emotions, targeting the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-university-of-hong-kong.md) - [AI Emotional Interface Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md)