"memory box"
I'm not totally convinced by the idea of universal serial bus as a metaphor for non-computer-related connectivity, but I really wish someone would make working flash drives based on these conceptual pieces [via ffffound] by dialog05.
"eternal love" ("it's all about give and take — synchronize!")
Except I'm not sure what the "female" piece of the ring set above would be. Obviously it should be a reader, but where does it output the data?
"data injection" ("not only for data junkies, also in the event of a virus. or simply for your daily data rations!")
From the statement on dialog05's site:
USB, an abbreviation for a technical user interface, is nowadays often used as a synonym for a universal connection. originally only used by computer experts and nerds, this so-called former high-tech standard has developed into an every-day item and low-tech symbol for such universal connections.
this is an example of technology being clearly understood and accepted by the general public. something democratic evolves and develops and therefore often even receives a totally different usage than was originally intended. given the current, often exotic use of USB, it would even be argued that there is a 'USB subculture'!
"french connection" ("unplug and play!")
Tellingly, the metaphor works best in reverse, with "french connection," the bra with USB closure pictured above. But they definitely should've thrown in some sort of joke about hot swapping.