# Office-Friendly Wireless Headphones The VIE SHAIR Headphones Allow Users to Discern Ambient Noises By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vie-shair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/vie-shair-headphones-designed-listening-sharing/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1025337448/vie-shair-pain-free-social-headphones/updates) The VIE SHAIR headphones are specially designed to help consumers solve the dilemma of how to listen to music in an office environment without missing important work-related alerts. The VIE SHAIR headphones differ from other [wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-aerofit-2-pro) in a number of important ways. For one, the headphones feature a unique air frame that allows the users to switch between [open air and closed air listening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) depending on their surroundings. The minimal-contact design ensures that users can listen to their music privately, while still retaining the ability to pick up on [ambient noises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flow) such as phone calls or co-workers trying to get their attention. In fact, the user can even carry on a conversation with those around them without ever needing to remove the headphones. The VIE SHAIR headphones are ideal for those working in open office spaces who need to keep an ear open for work-related notifications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Headphones:** Develop headphones that allow users to listen to music privately, while still retaining the ability to pick up on ambient noises. - **Minimal-contact Design:** Create headphones that facilitate a user conversation with those around them without ever needing to remove the headphones. - **Adaptive Listening Devices:** Involve AI and Machine Learning to switch between open air and closed air listening depending on the user's surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Work From Home Accessories:** Create accessories for people who need to work remotely in order to be more connected with their peers. - **Air Filter & Ventilation Industry:** Utilize sound absorbing materials to mitigate noise coming through the headphones and VIE SHAIR venting for a better audio experience. - **Occupational Safety:** Develop efficient wearable technology that can be used to ensure that employees at workplaces where sounds impact their health are safe and secure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oleap-pilot.md) - [High-Tech Wireless Headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headset1.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Open Air-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfit.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Ambient Noise-Filtering Wireless Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noisefiltering-wireless-earphone.md) - [Skeletal Open-Style Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nwm-one-openear-headphones.md) - [Industrial Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-open.md)