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LaCie coins a priceless design for new USB drives

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About “5.5 designers”:

LaCie notes:

“Recipients of the “Grand prix de la creation” by the city council of Paris, the 5.5 designers studio focuses on research and consulting.

“Since its inception in 2003, 5.5 designers has consulted on projects ranging from electronics to public installations and household products.

“With its focus on “sublimating the ordinary” and talent for humor and simplicity, 5.5 designers has developed a client list populated with major French and international brands and organizations such as Baccarat, Bernardaud, Centre Pompidou and LaCie.”

Here are several images of the 4GB and 8GB CurrenKeys:






LaCie CurrenKen 4GB closed


LaCie CurrenKen 4GB open


LaCie CurrenKen 4GB and 8GB compared with Euro notes
LaCie CurrenKen 4GB and 8GB compared with Euro notes


LaCie CurrenKen 8GB closed


LaCie CurrenKen 8GB open