The Folderix Flash Drive Takes the Form of the File Icons Inside
Amelia Roblin — November 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: artlebedev
The size of the actual hardware necessary to store several gigabytes of information is remarkably small, allowing electronics manufacturers a little freedom to bulk up the case of the drive. You wouldn't want your USB stick to be so little that you'd lose it. The Art Lebedev Studio had a bit of fun with the making of the Folderix Flash Drive, developing a sleek container that puts other novelty data keys to shame.
A thickened rectangular form was chosen to act as a cover for the delicate parts within, which was then wrapped with a burnished metal around one smoothened edge. A tiny tab escapes from one side of the shiny colorful shell giving the Folderix Flash Drive the clever appearance of a portfolio symbol found on the desktop of your computer.
A thickened rectangular form was chosen to act as a cover for the delicate parts within, which was then wrapped with a burnished metal around one smoothened edge. A tiny tab escapes from one side of the shiny colorful shell giving the Folderix Flash Drive the clever appearance of a portfolio symbol found on the desktop of your computer.
Trend Themes
1. Miniaturized Data Storage - The trend of shrinking hardware size allows for creative and compact data storage solutions.
2. Novelty Data Keys - The demand for unique and eye-catching USB flash drives presents opportunities for innovative designs.
3. Symbolic Design Elements - Incorporating familiar symbols and icons into the physical design of technology products adds a touch of creativity and playfulness.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - As data storage devices shrink, there are opportunities for manufacturers to design and produce smaller, yet functional, hardware.
2. Consumer Electronics - The market for novelty USB flash drives creates a niche within the consumer electronics industry for unique and visually appealing data storage solutions.
3. Graphic Design - Collaboration between design studios and technology manufacturers can result in visually striking and creative products that merge physical design with digital functionality.
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