# Steampunked USBs From Russia Handmade with Love By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunked-usb-flash-drive-from-russia-handmade-with-love References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/look/look-steampunk-usb-drive-052697) & [forum.modding.ru](http://forum.modding.ru/viewtopic.php?t=27780&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) This intricate [steampunked USB flash drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) could quite easily be a fine piece of jewellery. Handcrafted from [brass and copper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twyst) in Russia, few details are available in English, but the designer has posted step-by-step images of the design process on the Russian blog **modding.ru** which looks to be pretty interested in his work. He also shows the [little wooden gift box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault) he made for the USB. If only I could read Russian... Take a look at some more USBs: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Steampunk Accessories:** Handcrafted steampunk gadgets as new fashion accessories. - **Vintage-inspired Technology:** Retro-inspired technology for a unique and trendy consumer experience. - **DIY Aesthetic:** A growing demand for handmade and customized technology. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Consumer Electronics:** Businesses specializing in handmade and customized technology could capitalize on this trend. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion companies could incorporate steampunk design into their accessory lines. - **Vintage-inspired Gadgets:** Tech companies could explore new design directions by offering steampunk-inspired technology products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Victorian-Inspired USB Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diviner-keyboard.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Spaceship-Inspired USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-usb-hub.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md)