# Sleek Storage Stationery The Verbatim 'Clip-It USB Drive' Gives you Virtual and Hard Copies By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-it-usb-drive References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/22/verbatim-clip-its-when-a-paperclip-loves-a-flash-drive-very-much/) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/cqt8f4) Some computer accessories have gotten so small and so inexpensive to manufacture, that products such as the 'Clip-It USB Drive' exist to replace two-cent stationery. Verbatim has developed these [paper-thin 2GB and 4GB storage sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd) that have clips cast into their plastic covers. Available in a variety of vibrant hues, the 'Clip-It USB Drive' functions as a means to assemble, separate, backup, [color-code and file documents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipbook). Photo Credits: [Newsletter](http://newsletter.komm-passion.de/newsletter/verbatim/Clip-it_2GB_Yellow1.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Paper-thin Storage Devices:** Opportunity to create more products that are small, portable and have dual functionality. - **Color-coded Organization Tools:** Development of more products that enable easy sorting and filing of documents by color. - **Replacement of Traditional Office Supplies:** Opportunity to replace common office supplies with more effective and functional technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** Potential to disrupt the traditional office supplies industry with innovative technology. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies to manufacture small, efficient and affordable computer accessories. - **Document Management:** Innovative products such as Verbatim's 'Clip-It USB Drive' have the potential to drastically improve document organization and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Desk-Mounted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-concept.md) - [Record-Setting Compact Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md)