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'flashkus' by art. lebedev
all images courtesy of art. lebedev
products by russian-based design studio art. lebedev often play with digital icons such as a hand or mouse cursor,
the computer desktop file symbol or pixelated imagery, translating them into real products.
though taking a bit of a detour, their latest design still deals with the digital and comes in the form of a
disposable thumb drive called 'flashkus'. made from a cardboard stock material, the sticks come in sets of four,
divided by perforations which make them easy to separate and use. the paper surface allows one to hand-write labels
directly onto the drives, indicating what is stored on the key. they come in 4GB, 8GB or 16GB storage capacities.
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the cardboard body makes it easy to label and personalize the drives
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the thumb drives come in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB storage capacities
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'flashkus' comes in sets of four, which are separated by perforations, making it easy to tear them apart
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a single 'flashkus' USB drive
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'flashkus' in use