# Belt-Like Computer Connectors LaCie Flat Cables are Easy to Locate and Hard to Entwine By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-flat-cables References: [cedricragot](http://www.cedricragot.com/projects-flat-cables-lacie-29.html) You wouldn't encounter many of the typical annoying occurrences with electronics' cords if you used the [LaCie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-mobile-drive) Flat Cables instead. These are thicker than the slim and round-sectioned ones to which you're accustomed, giving them several advantages. Cédric Ragot's design turns these wires into plasticky ribbons that are much easier to distinguish when upon or under a desk. They are wide enough to make tangling them very unlikely and [excess length is simple to coil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) and belt up. Of the seven specific varieties (including a USB hookeup, eSATA and a FireWire cord), they are each easily differentiated at a glance thanks to [color-coding in orange, blue and yellow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-coded-packaging). You can brighten up your workspace, reduce the potential mess and enhance your organization with these LaCie Flat Cables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Thicker Flat Cables:** The trend of using thicker flat cables provides advantages such as easy identification, reduced tangling, and simple coiling. - **Color-coded Cords:** Color-coding cords is a trend that allows for quick differentiation and organization. - **Enhanced Cable Design:** The trend of designing cables as plasticky ribbons offers improved functionality and aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Electronics manufacturers can embrace the trend of thicker flat cables to enhance the user experience and reduce customer frustrations. - **Office Supplies:** The color-coded cords trend presents opportunities for office supply companies to offer organized and visually appealing cable solutions. - **Workspace Organization:** The enhanced cable design trend opens up opportunities for companies specializing in workspace organization to integrate these functional and decorative cables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [All-in-One Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cord-1.md) - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [Snapping Cable Management Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax.md) - [Magnetic Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-magcable.md) - [Portable Tech-Organizing Caddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellboy-desk-caddy.md) - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Chromatically Accented Audio Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-cables.md) - [Modern Computer Connectivity Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugables.md)