# Cord-Gobbling Creatures The TETRAN is a Cute Earbud Wire Organizer By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetran References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/03/15/tetran-creature-will-eat-your-earbuds/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/gfstore/ba2486/) Cute but certainly not cuddly, the TETRAN is a rubber creature that keeps [earbud wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax) under control. Essentially taking the form of a spiked ball, the TETRAN’s blunted protrusions allow people to wrap their cords around its body. The TETRAN also boasts a very big mouth, which serves a practical purpose rather than adding to its adorableness. The TETRAN is able to gobble up [headphone wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) for even less mess. Available online at the Rakuten Global Market, the TETRAN comes in four colors: green, pink, yellow and orange. Bright and bubbly, they will lift moods through both their form and function. They can even dangle from belt loops and bags as a [colorful and fun accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vear-holder). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wire Organization:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the market by creating new, innovative and cute wire organizers that cater to various customer preferences. - **Cute Tech Accessories:** Incorporating attractive design into tech accessories such as earbud wire organizers can help to create added purchase appeal for consumers and differentiate products in a crowded market. - **Functional Design:** Creating products with both practical and aesthetic value can increase consumer satisfaction and product loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities exist in the consumer electronics market to create products that not only serve functional purposes, but are also aesthetically pleasing. - **Fashion Accessories:** In the fashion accessories industry, there is potential to incorporate more tech-focused products that cater to a customer's desire for both form and function. - **Home and Office Organization:** The home and office organization industry can explore innovative wire organizing products that satisfy customer needs for both practicality and fun design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Inspired Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-earbud.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Wire-Eliminating Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-bungee.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Wireless Effigy-Like Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-corseca.md) - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Industrial Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-bd1.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md)