# Digital Gardens Fredflare USB Tulip Hub Shows Pretty Practicality By Rachel | Published 2009-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fredflare-USB-tulip-hub References: [kaboodle](http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/usb-tulip-hub) & [fredflare](http://fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4769&cat=103) Who said practicality and prettiness can't go together? The USB tulip hub by Fred Flare shows that one doesn't negate the other. The design features four [USB ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubkey) shaped like tulips in red or orange. The unit plugs into your computer easily and makes your office just a bit homier. Gotta love [flowers you can't kill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-capsule)! **Implications** - Function and beauty are two qualities that consumers place a lot of stock in, and the companies that realize this are the ones who stand to make the most of emerging technology advancements. Even combining two disparate concepts like [flowers and USB keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentials-by-casetify) holds promise, and that is something to take encouragement from regardless of your industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Combining Function and Beauty:** Opportunities for innovation in creating aesthetically pleasing yet functional products. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Opportunities to incorporate elements of nature into tech products for a refreshed, natural feel. - **Personalized Workspace Accessories:** Opportunities to create unique and personalized workspace accessories to enhance comfort and productivity. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Innovating USB hubs and other tech accessories with creative designs and features. - **Home Decor:** Creating home decor products that seamlessly integrate technology while keeping aesthetic value. - **Office Supplies:** Offering office supplies and accessories designed with both function and style in mind. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Colorful Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lonhub.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.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) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Compact Desktop Organized Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubkey.md)