# Fake Food Flash Drives 4 GB of Chinese Mooncake By Rachel Webb | Published 2008-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooncake-usb References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/mooncake-usb-flash-drive/) & [usb.brando.hk](http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00629) Fancy a traditional Chinese Mooncake? Well here's one, but not an edible version. A Chinese pastry that's customarily eaten during the *[Mid-Autumn Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-mooncake-box)* inspired the novelty design for this tasty 4 GB [memory stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c). Back-up those important documents on this novel pen-drive with: USB 2.0 Portable and easy operate Plug and play Support Window 2000/XP/Vista, MAC OS and Linux Dimension: 43 x 34 x 12mm (approx.) Weight: 11g The [Mooncake USB Flash Drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folder-external-hard-disk) is obtainable from the USB Brando website for $28. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Food-inspired USB Drives:** There's potential for designing USB drives to look like various foods to cater to unique markets, such as restaurants, food bloggers, and foodies who would value novelty items. - **Novelty Flash Drives:** The market for fun and unique flash drives can be further explored, with opportunities for other unusual designs to fit different interests, hobbies, and industries. - **Creative Promotional Products:** Companies looking to create memorable promotional items can follow the example of USB Brando with inventive branded merchandise that are useful and playful. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating fun and food-inspired designs into portable data storage devices can add appeal to a saturated and competitive market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The customization and personalization of promotional products can drive brand recall and awareness, especially when unique items cater to niche markets and interests. - **Food and Beverage:** Food-themed USB drives can be sold as souvenirs or promotional items in restaurants, cafes, and gift shops, and can feature iconic local cuisine and cultural celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Mooncake-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooncake-cookie.md) - [Elegant Miniature Mooncake Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-mooncake-box.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Mooncake Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-mooncake-gift-box.md) - [Flavorful Mooncake Box Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooncake-box-set.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Luxurious Two-Tier Mooncake Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regent-hong-kong.md) - [Premium Mooncake Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-mooncake-box.md) - [Mid-Autumn Mooncake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-midautumn-collection.md)