Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,195 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,195 cutting edge ideas.

Swappable Walkman Faceplates

Sony E020

— May 25, 2008 — Pop Culture
The appearance and type of gadgets you own make statements about your style. According to Gizmodo, Sony E020 Walkman, due to hit the US market around mid-June, is a flash-based USB MP3 player for kids who like to coordinate their gadgets with their outfits.

The E020's main selling point is its swappable faceplate, which lets you change the player's style to suit your mood. It's not just a pretty MP3 player, it has a lot of neat features including the colored three-line LCD screen and a built-in USB jack with drag-and-drop MP3 transfer system.

If you are interested in getting one you will be pleased to know that is very affordable. The player is sold for $69 (1GB) and $79 (2GB), which includes awesome earphones and a bunch of faceplates to swap with. You can buy extra plates for $12 each.

On Trend Hunter, there were a lot of trends posted about the integration of Fashion and Technology, which are becoming more and more dependent on one another. Here is a list of the hottest ones:

Trend Themes
1. Fashion-tech Integration - There is a growing trend of fashion and technology becoming increasingly intertwined, creating opportunities for innovative products like swappable faceplates for gadgets.
2. Customizable Gadgets - Consumers are increasingly seeking personalized and customizable gadgets, such as the Sony E020 Walkman with swappable faceplates, opening up new possibilities for disruptive innovations in the tech industry.
3. Personal Style Expression - The rise of gadgets with customizable features allows individuals to express their personal style and preferences through their tech accessories, presenting opportunities for unique and tailored offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of fashion-tech integration by collaborating with technology firms to create stylish and customizable tech accessories.
2. Technology - The tech industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing gadgets and devices with interchangeable and customizable components to cater to the growing demand for personalization.
3. Retail - The retail industry can tap into the trend of customizable gadgets by offering a wide range of swappable accessories and faceplates, allowing customers to personalize their tech purchases.
0.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness