'Four Eyes' Thick Black Specs Are Both a USB Stick and Bookmark
Marissa Brassfield — January 24, 2009 — Lifestyle
References: imm-living & engadget
Think fast: What's the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase "stereotypical school geek"? If you thought of thick black glasses, you've just reinforced the 'Four Eyes' design by Willie Tsang. He's taken that classic bespectacled stereotype and updated it for modern geeks by creating a USB stick and bookmark in the shape of those super-nerdy specs.
With 'Four Eyes,' the geek glorification is complete. Now bookworms, computer nerds and kids with subpar vision can unite as one space-saving supergeek.
With 'Four Eyes,' the geek glorification is complete. Now bookworms, computer nerds and kids with subpar vision can unite as one space-saving supergeek.
Trend Themes
1. Geek Chic Accessories - Creating fashionable and functional accessories inspired by stereotypical geek culture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry.
2. Novelty USB Devices - Designing USB sticks in unique and eye-catching forms, such as thick black glasses, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and gadget industry.
3. Multifunctional Bookmarks - Developing bookmarks that serve additional purposes, such as being a USB stick, can disrupt the traditional bookmark industry and cater to tech-savvy readers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of creating geek-inspired accessories by incorporating elements of geek culture into their designs.
2. Technology Industry - The technology industry has the opportunity to create innovative and visually appealing USB devices in unique forms, like the 'Four Eyes' USB stick, to cater to the geek community.
3. Publishing Industry - The publishing industry can embrace the trend of multifunctional bookmarks to cater to modern readers who seek integration of technology into their reading experience.
3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
