# Hi-Tech Touch Headphones The Verge Headset is Smooth and Sleek with Sensitive Built-in Controls By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-headset References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Headsets-Verge/3776522) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Headsets-Verge/3776522) The Verge Headset concept presents the alluring idea of integrating a set of fine-tuned functions into the very body of the audio accessory. What's more, the mod music-listening equipment takes on a form that is clean and sharp and appears to be on the cutting-edge of device design. Junonna Trotsiuk worked with the shape of a rectangle for both ear pieces, smoothing out the corners slightly and giving them dimension with multifaceted faces. The surfaces are creased and incredibly glossy and feature lit-up blue lines and markings that indicate how you can adjust volume and sound frequency with just a touch of your finger. The two sides come together gracefully with an arching headband. This is hinged twice so that the cordless Verge Headset can collapse for easy portability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Controls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop audio accessories that integrate touch-sensitive controls for enhanced user experience. - **Minimalist Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sleek and streamlined audio accessories with clean lines and glossy surfaces. - **Collapsible Headphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cordless headphones that can collapse for easy portability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced and intuitive audio accessories to the consumer electronics industry. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and manufacturers to create high-quality, modern audio accessories. - **Technology and Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and fashion to develop innovative and stylish headphone solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Rival Technology Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-level-smart-headphones.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Tactile Control Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olfoo-headphones.md) - [Branded Tech Ecosystem Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-headphones.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md)