# Miniature Flash Drives The Brick USB Stick Ensures the Small Device Never Gets Lost By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-usb-stick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/06/18/another-brick-in-the-wall/) It is undeniable that people constantly want their various pieces of technology to be more compact for [convenient portability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd), but there is a point when things can get a bit too small; the Brick USB Stick addresses the latter issue. Instead of putting a stopper on such decreases in size in order to avoid future complications like losing devices, the Brick USB Stick shows that a clever design will negate such concerns. Designed by Hongshik Kim and Se-eun Kim, the Brick USB Stick is a USB on one end and an [ear cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib) on the other. That way when it isn't being used to obtain or save data, it can be safely stored on the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd) until it is needed again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Technology Accessories:** There is a growing trend in the tech industry for designs that maximize the convenience, portability and functionality of accessories that are used alongside electronic devices. - **Multi-purpose Tech Design:** The popularity of multi-functional technology designs that can serve more than one purpose is on the rise. - **Innovative Storage Solutions:** A trend in tech is for inventive storage solutions that reduce the likelihood of devices getting misplaced. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Accessories:** This design has implications for manufacturers of electronic accessories such as storage devices and ear caps to make more functional and innovative products. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Brick USB Stick can be used for iPhones so this trend has potential for the smartphone accessories market. - **Electronic Storage:** The trend of innovative storage solutions could disrupt the electronic storage industry by creating more space saving, portable and multi-functional storage devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Four-Way Connective Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralspot-innovation.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Record-Setting Compact Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Micro-Sized Mobile Device SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd.md) - [Building Block Tech Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-platform.md)