Frohne eClip: The Versatile Paper Clip USB Flash Drive

Revolutionizing Data Storage with a Blend of Functionality and Aesthetic Appeal

Derrick Frohne's innovative creation, the Frohne eClip, is not just a USB flash drive but a versatile tool that has made a global impact. This award-winning design combines practicality, security, and style, setting a new standard in data storage devices.

The Frohne eClip, a product of inspiration drawn from the economic recession, is a unique USB flash drive that doubles as a paper clip. This innovative design has earned Frohne global recognition, with the eClip being honored with the IDA 11 Award and slated for publication in the IDA Book of Designs in 2013.

But the eClip is more than just a stylish gadget. It offers data encryption, password protection, and computer lock features, ensuring the safety of personal data, intellectual property, employer data, customer data, medical data, and trade secrets. This level of security has made it a trusted tool among healthcare, data-sensitive, and financial companies.

Adding to its versatility, the eClip also functions as a metric ruler, a feature appreciated by professionals from chefs to engineers. Lightweight and portable, the eClip can be attached to a keyring, necklace, or work folder, and can be used to organize receipts, bills, money, or other paper items.

The eClip is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use. Its gold memory connector is scratch-resistant, extreme weather-resistant, dust-resistant, shock-resistant, water-resistant, rust-resistant, alcohol-resistant, and electromagnetic-resistant. It measures 61 x 12.5 x 2.1mm, weighs 1.2g, and has a storage capacity of 8GB. The device is made of ABS and has a stated data retention of 10 years. It is certified by CE, RoHS, FCC.

The eClip was designed and produced in Florida by Derrick Frohne, using ABS, a versatile memory chip, and advanced security software. The project started in 2011 and was completed in December of the same year. The eClip was honored with the IDA 11 Award and the Golden A' Design Award, and will be published in the IDA Book of Designs in 2013.

The Frohne eClip is a testament to the power of innovative design. It is not just a USB flash drive, but a versatile tool that combines functionality, security, and aesthetic appeal. It is a shining example of how design can revolutionize everyday objects, making them more useful, more secure, and more stylish.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Derrick Frohne
Image Credits: Derrick Frohne
Project Team Members: Derrick Frohne
Project Name: Frohne eClip
Project Client: Derrick Frohne


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