# Cityscape USB Hubs David Weeks Studio Creates 'Lonely City' to Organize Gadgets By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-weeks-studio References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2012/07/30/the-lonely-city-usb-hub-by-david-weeks.php) & [davidweeksstudio](http://www.davidweeksstudio.com/blog/2012/07/lonely-city-usb-hub) David Weeks Studio has introduced the Lonely City USB Hub to keep gadget geeks street savvy. Created by the Brooklyn-based design studio in collaboration with [Kikkerland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music), the USB hub channels the shape of a monochromatic city skyline to power and organize the user's favorite gadgets. The USB hub is both Windows and [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-c-multimedia-10) compatible and comes with four 2.0 high-speed ports to keep up with any city slicker. According to the company's website, the hub is meant to remind us through "its tiny power indicators in their high rise buildings that we're never really alone." The David Weeks Studio's Lonely City USB Hub is available to purchase from the Tweek Studio, helping give users a charge from the buzz of the city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Desk Accessories:** The creation of USB hubs that not only organize gadgets but also offer additional functionalities and integrations to enhance productivity. - **Design-inspired Tech Accessories:** The trend of incorporating artistic and visually appealing designs into everyday tech accessories to add a touch of style and personalization. - **Mac- Windows Compatibility:** The demand for tech products that seamlessly work across multiple operating systems, making them versatile and accessible to a wider range of users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer a diverse range of stylish and functional USB hubs as part of their smart desk accessory product lineup. - **Design and Art:** Scope for designers and artists to collaborate with tech companies to create visually appealing and creatively designed tech accessories. - **Tech Device Manufacturers:** Potential for tech companies to develop USB hubs with seamless compatibility across Mac and Windows platforms, catering to a broader customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Colorful Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lonhub.md) - [Flexible Connectivity Workstation Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-hub.md) - [Hyper-Efficient Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-usb-ssd-hub.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.md) - [Remote Professional USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicase-2.md) - [Pocket-Sized Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperdrive-usb4-mobile-dock.md) - [10-Port Nightstand Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-ps10cc.md) - [Laptop-Attached Hub Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-x.md) - [Transparent Multi-Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docknova-usbc-hub.md)