Considering that deafness is not reserved for the elderly, but (sadly) many ages suffer from this disability, it’s nice to see fashion progression in regards to hearing aids such as the Deafinite Style aid.
Designed by Munich-based Designaffairs STUDIO, Deafinite Style is just a concept right now, but it plays on the ‘hipster-grunge-punk’ lifestyles as Core77.com so aptly puts it. Although I’m not at all fond of the lope-stretching needed for it, I know Deafinite Style will be appealing to others.
Hipster Hearing Aids
Deafinite Style Embraces the Grunge-Punk Lifestyle
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Hearing Aids - Designing stylish and trendy hearing aids for people of all ages.
2. Youth-oriented Healthcare - Creating healthcare products for young people that are both functional and appealing.
3. Assistive Technology - Developing technology that assists those with disabilities in a more fashionable and discreet way.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Incorporating fashionable design into the healthcare industry, specifically for hearing aids.
2. Fashion - Expanding the fashion industry to include markets for younger, trendier people with disabilities.
3. Technology - Incorporating wearable technology into assistive devices for the hearing impaired.