# Family Photo Storage Peripherals The 'Monument' Photo Storage Hard Drive Organizes Snapshots By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-hard-drive References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/monument-photo-storage-solution-hits-kickstarter-18-02-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monument/the-worlds-smartest-photo-storage-and-management-d) Although the 'Monument' photo storage hard drive might look like a traditional hard drive, the secret is that it's so much more. The device is designed to collect photos from smartphones and cameras, organize them based on a variety of different categories and enable users to enjoy them on all their devices, seamlessly. The 'Monument' photo storage system enables [easy syncing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifydrive-ut2), so that when you connect to your home WiFi network the unit will automatically backup new photos. The 'Monument' also features an SD slot to [backup photos manually](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photofast-photopower). The 'Monument' app makes finding certain photos easier by enabling a variety of different search capabilities. One of the best features of the 'Monument' photo storage hard drive system is that you can use your own hard drives; this enables as much or as little storage space as required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Personalized Photo Storage:** Opportunity for companies to create unique, personalized photo storage devices with advanced search capabilities. - **Automated Photo Backup:** Opportunity for companies to create photo storage devices that can automatically backup user photos as soon as they are taken. - **Distributed Photo Storage:** Opportunity for companies to develop photo storage devices that leverage the storage space of multiple devices to provide a distributed photo storage solution. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Companies in the technology sector can capitalize on these trends and develop new photo storage products and services. - **Photography:** Companies in the photography industry can partner with technology companies to create products and services targeted at photographers and photo enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can develop and market new photo storage devices and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Photo Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photocube-pd.md) - [Portable Photo Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photocube-pd-plus.md) - [Automated File Backup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synology-beedrive.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Multifunctional External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onemodern-m6.md) - [Digital Memory Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-memory.md) - [Automated Data Backup Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proton-drive.md) - [Digital Memory Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-memories.md) - [Efficient One-Click Scanning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-station.md)