# Wearable Noise-Canceling Headpieces Panasonic's 'Wear Space' Boosts Focus in Open-Concept Settings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-10-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-space References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/wear-space-panasonic-wearable-concentration/) & [panasonic.net](https://panasonic.net/design/designers/future-life-factory/) Open-concept workspaces that are built without partitions have their own advantages but these kinds of settings can also be distracting—with its newest wearable concept, Wear Space, [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-soundslayer-gnw10) is looking to tackle this issue head-on. Wear Space is like a personal partition and a pair of [noise-canceling headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones) in one, as the prototype can be put on the head and acts like a pair of blinders, effectively blocking out audio and visual distractions. The lightweight gadget developed by Panasonic's Future Life Factory team was recently shown at a co-working space in Tokyo. Those who frequently set themselves up in a co-working space or an open-plan office will know some of the difficulties of working in such close proximity to others, yet Wear Space is a potential solution for focus and productivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Noise-canceling Headpieces:** Panasonic's 'Wear Space' concept addresses distractions in open-concept workspaces. - **Personal Partitions:** The prototype acts as a personal partition, allowing for increased focus and productivity in shared work environments. - **Technology for Focus Enhancement:** Wear Space combines noise-canceling headphones with a blinders-like design, offering a technology-driven solution to boost concentration. ### Where This Applies - **Co-working Spaces:** Wear Space can be particularly beneficial in co-working spaces, providing an individualized solution for improved productivity. - **Open-plan Offices:** The wearable concept can enhance focus and minimize distractions in open-plan office settings, leading to increased efficiency. - **Future Life Factory:** Developed by Panasonic's Future Life Factory team, Wear Space showcases innovative opportunities for personal workspace solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Availability-Deciphering Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-work1.md) - [Semantic Hearing Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearvana-ai.md) - [Sound-Proof Meditation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-pod.md) - [Acoustic Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk.md) - [Sound-Blocking Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-phone-booth.md) - [Noise Cancelling Worker-Focused Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headsets1.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md)