# Data-Storing Mouse Pads The Razer BELiEF is a Mouse Pad Doubles as an External Solid-State Drive By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-belief References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/07/12/razer-belief-holds-a-portable-ssd-with-a-slim-mousepad-so-you-never-forget-your-stored-data/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [smoothway.kr](https://www.smoothway.kr/belief) The Razer BELiEF is designed by creative studio Smooth Way. The conceptual gadget combines design and functionality to create an innovative product. Smooth Way created a mouse pad that doubles as an external solid-state drive (SSD) to simplify data storage. This innovating is the brainchild of designers Jaehee Kim and Seungho Choi to facilitate the use of technology for digital nomads. The Razer BELiEF uses a cable attachment to transfer data from computers to its external solid-state drive with lightning-fast transfer speeds. When data is not being transferred, the device acts as a desktop accessory mouse pad. One of the key philosophies in this design is portability. The mouse pad drive is easy to pack away to transport from one location to another. Image Credit: Yanko Design / Smooth Way ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multipurpose Desk Accessories:** There is an opportunity to further expand the trend of combining commonly used desk accessories with technological innovations to create multipurpose products. - **Portable Storage Solutions:** There is a market for portable storage solutions that can serve as both functional tech gadget and fashionable desktop accessory. - **Dual-use Devices:** A trend can be identified in the creation of devices that function as both a tech gadget and serve another purpose, creating innovation opportunities for those willing to broaden their design ideas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Equipment Industry:** The Gaming equipment industry could capitalize on the trend of creating multipurpose gaming equipment that functions as both a tech gadget and necessary gaming equipment. - **Corporate Office Supply Industry:** The Corporate Office Supply Industry can expand their product offerings to include fashionable and functional tech gadgets in their desktop accessory line. - **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can broaden their design ideas by identifying and capitalizing on the trend of creating devices that serve dual functions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md) - [Game-Storing Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpg-vault.md) - [Hyper-Efficient Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-usb-ssd-hub.md) - [Textural Mobile Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ssd.md) - [Stone-Inspired Tech Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept.md) - [Premium Wireless-Charging Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-hyperflux-v2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drives.md) - [External Storage Computer Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beelink-expand-f.md) - [Desk-Mounted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-concept.md)