# Ninja Star Flash Drives This DIY Shuriken USB Kicks All Kinds of Butt By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuriken-usb References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Shuriken-USB/) This kickass DIY project for a Shuriken USB is an awesome way to upcycle some old foam-cored poster board. The throwing star USB is a great way to show off your ninja skills with [paper crafting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98). Every ninja needs to go through training before they receive their first weapons, so consider this project your first ninja project. This DIY takes a surprisingly limited amount of time to complete, and mostly uses found objects from around the house. Another great thing about this Shuriken USB is that it actually looks like a [ninja star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui). The end product is pretty sweet and realistic enough that it would probably be best to keep it in hiding if you're ever at an airport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY USB Projects:** Shuriken USB is an example how users can upcycle old materials and create unique USB designs. - **Nostalgic Inspired Designs:** Creating custom designs, such as a ninja star, can make a product appeal to certain niche markets. - **Discreet USB Designs:** As airports tighten security, having a USB that blends in with everyday items can be of value. ### Where This Applies - **Electronic Accessories:** This industry can consider creating customizable USB drives with unique designs and creative materials. - **Arts & Crafts Supply:** This industry could provide materials for DIY projects, such as building paper crafts, that are trending in electronic accessories. - **TSA Compliant Products:** This industry can create and market products to be more discreet, such as USBs that look like everyday objects, for ease of use in airports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Data-Protecting USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukii.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Spaceship-Inspired USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-usb-hub.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md)