# Scrumptious Cake-Shaped USBs These Vibrantly Colored Flash Drives Resemble Tasty Macaroons By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-03-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrumptious-cakeshaped-usbs References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/03/17/french-macaron-flash-drives/) & [fareastgizmos](http://www.fareastgizmos.com/computing/pqi-launches-springtime-afternoon-tea-macaron-usb-flash-drives.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pqi-launches-springtime-afternoon-tea-macaron-usb-flash-drives) Macaroons are not only a deliciously elegant snack, but they're also extremely colorful and engaging to look at, which is why these scrumptious cake-shaped USBs are a great way to pay tribute to these lovely desserts. These flash drives are creatively designed to resemble tasty [macaroon snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-vanilla-blueberry-macarons), coming complete with a variety of [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard) and a realistic custard-like filling design. These USBs are also able to attach to any purse or smartphone device, so you can take these scrumptious-looking storage devices anywhere you like. These macaroon-shaped flash drives are a great way to turn ordinary computer devices into visually striking designs, and while these USBs are unfortunately inedible, they are certainly a fantastic way to keep the essence of these [sweet treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery) with you any time you like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food-inspired Usbs:** The success of macaron-shaped USB drives shows a growing demand for tech accessories with unconventional designs that reflect personal interests and hobbies. - **Fashionable Tech Accessories:** The ability of these USBs to attach to purses and smartphones highlights the increasing trend of blending fashion and technology to create multi-functional and fashionable tech accessories. - **Realistic Designs:** The realistic custard-like filling design of these USBs highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity for creating tech accessories that imitate real-life textures and designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tech Accessories:** The success of these macaron-shaped USBs signals potential growth in the tech accessory industry, with opportunities for creating new designs that cater to specific target markets. - **Consumer Electronics:** The fusion of fashion and technology seen in these USBs highlights the disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create products with multi-functional and stylish designs. - **Food and Beverage:** The popularity of these food-inspired USBs highlights the potential opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their product offerings into tech accessories with similar designs and branding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Candy-Like Computer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayku-accessories.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Collaborative Spirit-Infused Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macarons-cocktail.md) - [Dubai-Style Macaron Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops.md) - [Chocolatey Coconut Macaroons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-choc-macaroons.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Perfume Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulangerie.md) - [Caramel-Flavored Prepackaged Macaroons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-macaroons.md)