# Geekified Money Holders The Hard Drive Wallet is a Cash-Worthy Piece of Hardware By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-wallet References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/12/hard-drive-wall.php) & [blog.holyscraphotsprings](http://blog.holyscraphotsprings.com/2009/11/wallet-made-from-hard-drive-platters.html) I’m sure everyone has experienced losing a wallet at one point in their lives (I did just over a month ago), yet I don’t think anyone has ever decided to make their own Hard Drive Wallet to replace it. At least, not until Mikeysklar. He essentially took apart an [old hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-speed-gd10), took two platters, riveted them together, and voila! A Hard Drive Wallet. I don’t know how comfortable it would be to carry around, but at least he won’t have to worry about spotting someone with the [same wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet). Oh wait, he’s a dude. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Wallets:** The demand for sustainable fashion and green consumerism provides an opportunity for using unconventional materials. - **DIY Wallet Kits:** Creating a community of makers and influencers can stem from the rise of the DIY trend. - **Customizable Accessories:** Using technology and social media platforms, consumers can create personalized and unique accessories that reflect their individuality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Offering unconventional and customizable wallet options can give brands a competitive edge in the market. - **DIY and Maker Industry:** Providing sustainable and easy-to-use DIY wallet kits can attract a customer base looking to take on creative projects. - **Technology and Social Media:** Creating a social media platform for accessories can fuel a community of trendsetters and influencers while providing a marketplace for customizable creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Desk-Mounted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-concept.md) - [Folder-Shaped Hard Drive Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folder-external-hard-disk.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Safety-Focused Hard Drive Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hard-drive-enclosure.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Folder Icon-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet.md) - [Skeletal Celebratory Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk.md)