# Tattooed USBs Ed Hardy Has Finally Embraced the Gadget World By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-hardy-usb References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/ed-hardy-is-everywhere-even-on-your-usb-drives/) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2009/08/ed_hardy_usb_key_matches_ed_hardy.html) It’s official: Ed Hardy has finally taken over the world. The fashion designer has come out with a new line of [flashy USBs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c) to accessorize your computer. The [tattooed dragon art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) on the USBs fully captures the style of the designer, and comes in blue, white, red, pink and silver. The 1GB to 4Gb Ed Hardy USBs range in price from $32 to $78. If you love wearing Ed Hardy, whether it's perfume or clothing, then you’ll probably love these [flashy computer gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-casetify). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable USB Accessories:** The trend of incorporating stylish designs and motifs into USB accessories presents opportunities for brands to tap into the fashion-conscious consumer market. - **Branded Tech Accessories:** The rise of branded tech accessories, such as Ed Hardy's tattooed USBs, signifies a growing demand for unique and personalized gadgets. - **Designer Collaborations in Tech:** The collaboration between fashion designers like Ed Hardy and the tech industry opens up avenues for disruptive innovation, combining style and functionality in electronic devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore the incorporation of technology into their products, creating unique and stylish gadgets for tech-savvy consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage collaborations with fashion designers and artists to enhance the appeal of their tech products and cater to a broader audience. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend of branded tech accessories by offering high-end and exclusive gadgets that combine opulence and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md)