The floppy disk may be a computer necessity of the past but these floppy disk innovations are sure to have you scrambling to get them out of your computer drawer.
From floppy disk faces to floppy disk bracelets, innovators are creating a unique way to upcycle these space wasters into something a little more useful. Some of these floppy disk innovations are perfect as a DIY project, such as the floppy disk notepad. The floppy disk may have been a casualty of technology but its rebirth is more unique than its past life.
From data disk magnets to retro tech carriers, computer geeks can rejoice and show their love for the disk by flaunting a geeky car cover or floppy disk bag.
15 Floppy Disk Innovations
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DIY Gifts for Geeks
From Keyboard Cufflinks to Cassette Tape Belt Buckles
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Floppy Disc Paintings
Nick Gentry Gives Obsolete Technology a Second Life
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Floppy Disk Faces (UPDATE)
Nick Gentry's Paintings "Diskover" the Human-Tech Relationship
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Retro Tech Carriers
Let the Old Tote Around the New With the Floppy Disk Laptop Bag
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Retro PC Scratch Pads
These SUCK UK 'Floppy Disk Sticky Notes' Will Jog Your Memory
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Floppy Disk Sticky Notes
'Disk-It' by Burak Kaynak Keeps Floppies Relevant
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Retro Floppy Disk CD-R
200 MB of Retro
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Retro Gadget Pillows
Floppy Disc Pillows From MyMimi Provide Cuddly Gadgetry
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USB Floppy Disks
Reinvented Retro Gadgets
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Floppy Disc Bag
Retro Geek Fashion
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Geeky Car Covers
Awesome Auto Mods For Times When Paint Just Wont Do
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Floppy Disk Bracelets
Bringing the 80s Back
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Data Disk Magnets
Floppy Disk Fridge Magnets are a Blast from the Past for Your Refrigerator
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Nostalgic Eco-Coasters
The Felted Floppy Set
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Retro Felt Pouches
The Floppy Disk Purses Make Great Gifts for Nostalgic Geeks
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Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
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Retro Transparent Cassette Players
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Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
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Playful External Hard-Disk Designs
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Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
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Customizable Desk Organizers
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Minimalist Tech-Friendly Valet Boxes
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Digitally Enabled CD Players
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All-in-One Laptop Workstations
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Menstrual Disc Applicators
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Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets
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Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
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Magsafe Phone Card Holders
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Retro Car-Inspired Computer Mouse
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Rustic Tech Accessory Cases
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Phone Charger Wire Organizers
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Upcycled Circular Design Products
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Magnetic Device Coolers
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Tiny Washing Machines
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MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
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Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
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Retro 3D-Printed Bags
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