The Woody Pen Drive Brings Natural Flair to the Realm of Electronic Tech
Amelia Roblin — April 16, 2013 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
Now that electronics manufacturers have come to fine-tune the effective and compact composition of items like flash drives, the way has been paved for designers to step in and beautify such gadgets. The Woody Pen Drive features an entirely timber exterior that encases its hi-tech inner components.
YGO of Portugal uses oak, walnut, cherry and zebrano wood as warm, natural an textural sheaths for the pocketable data storage devices. A simple block, however, was manipulated into a more abstract form with subtly jagged sides that enriches visual intrigue and makes the little gizmo easier to grasp between your fingers. The charming Woody Pen Drive looks like an uninterrupted piece when closed, since the body and the cap have been carefully crafted with a continuous wood grain pattern.
YGO of Portugal uses oak, walnut, cherry and zebrano wood as warm, natural an textural sheaths for the pocketable data storage devices. A simple block, however, was manipulated into a more abstract form with subtly jagged sides that enriches visual intrigue and makes the little gizmo easier to grasp between your fingers. The charming Woody Pen Drive looks like an uninterrupted piece when closed, since the body and the cap have been carefully crafted with a continuous wood grain pattern.
Trend Themes
1. Natural-tech Hybrid Products - As electronics manufacturers continue to innovate, designers are able to create hybrid products that combine natural materials with hi-tech components.
2. Stylish Tech Accessories - The rise of design-focused tech accessories presents opportunities for designers to beautify and personalize previously mundane electronic gadgets.
3. Abstract and Textural Designs - Manipulating traditional shapes and incorporating unique textures and patterns into electronic accessories allows for increased visual intrigue and tactile engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Incorporating natural materials and unique design elements into everyday electronics could revolutionize the consumer electronics industry and attract a new audience.
2. Fashion and Accessories - As tech accessories become increasingly popular, there is potential for fashion designers to enter the market with more stylized and personalized options.
3. Furniture and Home Goods - The combination of natural materials and high-tech components could also be applied to furniture and home goods, offering consumers unique and innovative products.
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