# Steampunked USB Drives – English Russia Turns Old Clocks into Modern Technology English Russia Turns Old Clocks into Modern Technology By Rachel | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-drive-steampunk References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/steampunked-usb-drive-from-russia-again-with-love/) & [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/?p=3780) English Russia have created a DIY of pictures showing the creation of a [steampunked USB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse) that you’re sure to love. My main issue with USB drives is how small they are, and this one not only makes the USB drive look cool, it makes it bigger (but not too big). The English Russia step-by-step shows how to take an [old watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit) and create an [industrial looking USB drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folder-external-hard-disk). While you can’t buy one, you can certainly try your hand at creating one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunk Aesthetic:** Opportunities exist in designing and marketing tech products with steampunk-inspired aesthetics. - **Upcycling:** There is potential in repurposing old, non-functioning items into unique tech products like DIY USB drives. - **Personalization:** Consumers value personalized tech products like DIY steampunked USB drives, and there is room for more customization options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** This DIY steampunked USB drive could inspire ideas for unique products in the consumer electronics industry. - **Diy/maker Movement:** English Russia's DIY steampunked USB drive project is in line with the growing DIY/maker movement, creating opportunities for innovation and community building. - **Fashion Accessories:** There is potential for tech-infused fashion accessories with steampunk-inspired aesthetics, like DIY steampunked USB drives, to become a trend in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.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) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md)