The Lacie Little Disk was Designed Outside of the Box
Amelia Roblin — September 2, 2012 — Tech
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
With respect to the parts found within the average external hard drive, there really isn't a good reason why it should be manufactured into the rigid shape of a rectangular prism. The Lacie Little Disk may require a more organic mold than the industrial box, but it encloses its contents more efficiently and offers additional benefits.
Vincent Claudepierre's slim design makes it easy for the computer peripheral to be stashed in a drawer or tucked into a briefcase. It's slightly rounded form is particularly well suited to flexible fabric laptop bags. Its USB connector cord can be wound around the edge of the disc for convenient and tangle-free storage. The data capacity of the Lacie Little Disk is 40GB, 60GB or 80 gigabytes and its contemporary and vibrant aesthetic is just as appealing.
Vincent Claudepierre's slim design makes it easy for the computer peripheral to be stashed in a drawer or tucked into a briefcase. It's slightly rounded form is particularly well suited to flexible fabric laptop bags. Its USB connector cord can be wound around the edge of the disc for convenient and tangle-free storage. The data capacity of the Lacie Little Disk is 40GB, 60GB or 80 gigabytes and its contemporary and vibrant aesthetic is just as appealing.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible External Hard Drive Designs - Designing external hard drives in flexible forms catered to the consumers' needs presents an opportunity for disruptive and innovative storage solutions.
2. Organic-shaped Technology - Innovating the exterior design of technology devices with more rounded forms allows for more efficient use and convenience for consumers.
3. Tangle-free USB Cables - Manufacturing external hard drives with USB cables that can be wound around the edge of the disc creates a new disruptive approach to storage portability.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Developing flexible and organic-shaped external hard drives is an opportunity for companies operating in the technology industry to innovate product design.
2. Fashion - Creating flexible and lightweight external hard drives in varying colors can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies operating in the fashion industry to match consumer style preferences.
3. Consumer Electronics Retail - The manufacturing of external hard drives with tangle-free USB cables presents an opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics retail industry to provide a more user-friendly and convenient product for consumers.
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