# Shape-Shifting Earbuds Yong Lee's Earbuds Transform into Several Different Forms By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yong-lee References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/transformable-earphones-for-different-situations-in-your-daily-life/) Yong Lee is a designer who is rethinking the way earbuds are made. He has designed a pair of earbuds that conforms to whatever style the wearer wants. Now there will be no more indecision over whether you should get the [wraparound earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-c40i) or the regular kind. Yong Lee's [earbuds change their shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hear-hush-hoops) by simply adjusting a knob on the bud. After the adjustment, you can string your cord through it and wrap it around your ear. Old earbuds, you're being put on notice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adaptive Earbuds:** Yong Lee's shape-shifting earbuds offer a customizable fit for the wearer. - **Personalized Audio Accessories:** The customizable nature of Yong Lee's earbuds opens up opportunities for personalized audio accessories. - **Multi-functional Wearable Tech:** Yong Lee's earbuds demonstrate the potential for wearable technology to serve multiple purposes and adapt to different needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry could explore new design possibilities and offer customizable audio accessories. - **Wearable Technology:** Yong Lee's shape-shifting earbuds contribute to the advancement of wearable technology by providing adaptive solutions. - **Audio Accessories:** The audio accessories industry can utilize Yong Lee's design concept to create innovative and customizable earbuds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Ergonomic Dual-Function Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bored-buds.md) - [Industrial Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-bd1.md) - [Industrial Design Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Lifestyle-Influenced Earbud Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yobybo-xboat-pro-earbuds.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-earbuds-concept.md)