# Skater-Centric Headphones Sein Woo Designs Headphones Specifically for Skater Boys and Girls By Michael Hines | Published 2012-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sein-woo References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/bold-stylish-headphones-designed-skateboarders.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Headphone-for-Urban-Skaters/3721064) Sein Woo is a Rhode Island design student who has developed [headphones specifically for skateboarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone). Woo's headphones are designed to be both functional and fashionable, allowing skaters to show off their personalities without compromising their ability to skate. These headphones may look normal, but you can see what sets them apart from the pack upon closer inspection. The left earphone contains a small nob that can be used to switch songs, navigate through a playlist and increase/decrease volume. The headphone's cord is also retractable, making it easier to run the cord to your pocket, or to adjust it to fit an armband. Sein Woo's design comes in a a [variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-x-beats-solo-4), letting skaters match their headphones to their [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace) or deck. Skateboarders are everywhere nowadays, but designers rarely create products specifically for them. These headphones have the potential to be a huge hit, should they ever go from concept to reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarding Headphones:** Skateboarding-inspired headphones offer opportunities to combine fashion and function. - **Skater-focused Design:** Designers that create products specifically for skateboarders could tap into an underserved market. - **Functional Fashion:** Products that offer both functionality and fashion appeal could have widespread appeal across industries and demographics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Accessories:** Audio accessory companies could expand their product line with skater-inspired headphones. - **Skateboard Industry:** Companies in the skateboard industry could collaborate or invest in products tailored to skateboarders, expanding their reach beyond decks and wheels. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands could offer products that combine functionality with style, appealing to a wider range of consumers, including skateboarders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Snowboard-Inspired Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowboardinspired-wireless-headphones.md) - [Industrial Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-bd1.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Visible Component Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-head-1.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.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) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md)