The USB madness
One of the problem when designing old common objects like shoes or chairs is that a lot has already been done, which makes it hard to come up with something totally new.
This is probably the reason why designers get excited when new technologies like USB memory sticks appear, that’s just one new object to design, another reason to be creative. A lot has been done with USB memory now, so it’s interesting to see a few examples.
Open Cellar is a wine cellar handling software, a must-have. They also sell an awesome USB key.
Lovely, your flash memory hidden into a cute monster. Discover more like the one above.
You may already know the USB humping dog, I’ll just share with you the above exercising dog (less funny I have to admit).
Naked USB, minimal USB key design.
Not eatable but looking yummy, the USB pie.
USB Key holder, make a creative and geeky use of your memory stick to hang on your keys.
Old-fashioned but cool, the USB MP3 alarm-clock.
USB rechargeable battery, amazing use of the USB technology.
White Lake Golden stick, probably the most expensive USB key. At $3′500, it is clearly designed just for people with too much money.
Less expensive than the previous one, but way cooler: USB jewellery.
Another classy and expensive USB stick, made by S. T. Dupont.
At last but not least, a great tutorial on how to make your own sawed-off cable USB key.
some great finds there! Cheers!
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Yea good stuff, but you forgot the worst one …
http://twitpic.com/e1nc
Beuurk
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Amazing !!!
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@spyou Man… this is gross.
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Very cool! It just goes to show that we can make art out of anything!
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I personally have the Naked USB, and love it. Tiny doesn’t even begin to describe it. Really diggin’ the USB keychain holder. Might be a weekend project to wallmount an old hsb hub and use it for the same purpose. Thanks!
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they should make one with wheels…..and… flames /stop
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Another good one http://tinyurl.com/4rvd86
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I love these, amazing. would love the 3,500 usb necklace. i am constantly trying to stick mine in my pocket (forgetting my work pants usually dont have pockets). I do graphic design and photography on the side and would love to give clients a memory stick shaped like an apple w/ their images on it (my company has “apple” in the name). my clients usually order their favorite images from
to be printed on canvas.
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@Sorel Decapitated teddy bear is great, maybe a little too big but great.
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Nice article, but is English not your first language?
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Really madness
Funny thing - I just saw a picture with usb filled with beer, great advertisment though.
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@Jared Davis Is it so obvious? French is my first language, doing my best in english, but don’t hesitate to mention any writing mistake.
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I love those. So many different ones.
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I like the monsters.
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That Key holder one is an excellent way to break your drive.
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The wine bottle one Rules!!!
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shopped. I can tell from the pixels, plus I’ve seen enough shops in my day
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