# Breaking and Entering USBs Datenklau from Dialog05 is a Techtastic Social Statement By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datenklau-from-dialog05 References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/usb-crowbar-drive/) & [dialog05](http://www.dialog05.com/objects/05.html) The bar for functional social statements has just been raised up another notch with the Datenklau from Dialog05. Datenklau is a USB in the shape of a crowbar, a badass design on its own until you consider the message behind it. Datenklau from Dialog05 is meant to represent digital theft. When it comes to [stealing anything from a computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case), be it movies, music or even an identity, a USB stick is often a thief's weapon of choice. What better way to make social commentary on societies increasing propensity for digital theft than with a USB stick shaped like a crowbar? I'm loving this statement-making USB and hope that Dialog05 at the very least gives the Datenklau a limited release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Functional Social Statements:** Creating products that serve a purpose while making a statement can disrupt the market and attract socially conscious consumers. - **Digital Theft Awareness:** Designing products that raise awareness about the risks and consequences of digital theft can open up opportunities for cybersecurity companies to provide innovative solutions. - **Unconventional USB Designs:** Developing USB designs that deviate from traditional shapes can create novelty and appeal to consumers looking for unique and interesting tech gadgets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Companies specializing in product design can explore the creation of functional and statement-making products. - **Cybersecurity:** Cybersecurity firms can leverage the growing concern about digital theft to develop innovative solutions and educate users about online security. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can tap into the demand for unconventional and eye-catching USB designs to cater to individuals seeking distinctive tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Data-Destroying Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buskill-usb-cord.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md)