# Luxury Memory Sticks The Hakue USB Collection Features Gold Leaf Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakue-usb References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/09/fish-rabbit-gods-balls-chrysanthemum-maple119.html) & [hakuichi.co.jp](http://www.hakuichi.co.jp/usb/index.html) I've been looking for a new memory stick and I think I've settled on one from the Hakue USB collection. Artistically beautiful, they feature [gold leaf designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon) that are a huge part of [Asian culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater). Designed by Hakuichi, the Hakue USB collection brings luxury to computer memory. In addition to the stunning gold leaf details, this 4GB [USB memory stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c) is made out of lacquered natural wood. Sold for $119, there are six versions: Fish, Rabbit, Gods, Balls, Chrysanthemum, or Maple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury USB Drives:** Opportunity to create and market premium USB drives with unique and artistic designs for affluent consumers. - **Innovative Materials for Tech Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore the use of unconventional natural materials such as lacquered wood for tech products. - **Cultural-inspired Tech Products:** Opportunity for tech companies to infuse cultural elements from different regions into their products to create a unique and premium customer experience. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Goods:** Innovative opportunity for luxury goods manufacturers to expand their product offerings into the tech sector by incorporating design elements from different regions or cultures. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to differentiate themselves from competitors by introducing innovative and artistic designs into their product lines while still maintaining their functionality. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and crafters to apply their skills to creating unique and premium tech accessories that cater to the affluent consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Story-Driven Souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault.md) - [Skeletal Celebratory Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Victorian-Inspired USB Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diviner-keyboard.md) - [Bug-Inspired Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetle-x31.md)