Steem USB Cold Storage - Design Concept
For a while now I have been wanting to make a USB device that I could use as a cold storage for my Steemit passwords. It soon dawned on me that I want to store the information both on paper and digitally on USB.
After making some research of how documents have been preserved and stored throughout history, I read about the scroll box. I was inspired right away and wanted to make a modern twist to it.
I chose to make the overall piece in wood, and I wanted the box to be bigger than your average USB device since I want it to feel more physical and reliable and less easy to lose.
The wood I chose is cherry wood as it's solid and durable as well as beautiful. The Steem logo has an inlay with chrome detailing.
So let's open the box and check inside.
The inside has a carved out O shape that can fit the rolled up paper which you have printed the passwords on. Inside of this ring holds the USB device.
The USB device is very small and light so it's easy to attach to any digital divice.
The paper will be kept dry and safe inside the wooden container, and the dark will keep the print from fading.
Here is an overall image of the device so it can be seen very clearly. I like this design because I think our treasured Steemit passwords should be stored in a good reliable place. I'm gonna make a prototype of it as soon as I move back to Sweden and I will see how the design will look and work in real life.
Please let me know your feedback of what you think of the design ? Do you have any ideas of improvement or other suggestions ?
Fabulous @dandesign! I love it!
I will send you and airmatti one each when I go back !
Hi @kus-knee, if you have time, could you please check out this competition I entered, if you like my design please give it an upvote cheers
https://steemit.com/steemsilverround/@phelimint/voting-is-now-live-for-the-2018-steem-silver-round-design
Done! Very nice design!
Thanks buddy ! I appreciate your support
What incredible craftsmanship, I like it! I'd like one in a metallic effect :)
i see a nice ecommerce boutique line coming soon ... shipping worldwide with payment accepted in STEEM or SBD!
i've been playing around in fact with woocommerce steemit plugin myself....
Thanks a lot :) I didn't know about woocommerce - I will have to check it out . I will also make one in metallic effect and see how it looks - it migh be very cool as well :)
Btw if you have time, could you please check out this competition I entered, if you like my design please give it an upvote cheers
https://steemit.com/steemsilverround/@phelimint/voting-is-now-live-for-the-2018-steem-silver-round-design
Smart smart smart. You better protect that paper insert idea ASAP if it hasn't been created before. It could be your claim to design fame (aside from that lamp).
What about water resistance? A rubber flap around it to repel or protect against an accident drop into water?
(just a tip, it's "device" and "lose") if this trends as it should for more eyes to see.
I haven't seen any other paper insert design to be honest, but it would be very hard to protect the idea - however this post on the blockchain can be a testement that I came up with it first.
The water resistance idea is awesome ! This definitely should be included . I will think about how to implement it - maybe a rubberflap is the way- it should be the most simple and best - awesome suggestion - thanks buddy ! And also thanks for pointing out the misspells- I appreciate it :)
looks awesome
Thanks buddy :) If I figure out a way to make it in Sweden (which shouldn't be hard) I will send you one !
I know how to to it! You just have to come here and i show you how. Great design by the way.
Thanks a lot ! It would be a very nice project to do :)
Look so great ..
Thanks for sharing..
Followed..
Thanks buddy ! Followed back :)
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Very clever and creative idea, upvoted! This might have a chance at trending. Great work!
Thanks a lot ! It would be awesome if it would go trending :)
Btw if you have time, could you please check out this competition I entered, if you like my design please give it an upvote cheers
https://steemit.com/steemsilverround/@phelimint/voting-is-now-live-for-the-2018-steem-silver-round-design
Great, very well designed. I like the esthetic part and the practical part. You have a customer.
I will send you and kus-knee one each when I move to Sweden as a gift !
Thanks a lot! It's really a good project, and will be loved around here!
My pleasure!
Wow amazing and awesome. I like your concept of saving steemit passwords in both form(hard copy and soft copy). And this usb design is a complete package for keeping our passwords safe. It is already complete, no need of improvement or changes according to me. Complete design and concept.
Many thanks for your kind comment - I really appreciate it :)
How do you stop people from opening the USB device and reading your paper password. Doesn't appear to be a lock for the lid.
Yea this is basically like your average USB cold storage principe - you would need to keep it in a safe or bank vault. The thing you really need to protect is the master password and unless someone steels your others keys you won't have to use the information saved. It's basically just a backup.
You in particular would have to lock up this divide very well so the gold diggers you bring home won't take it ;)
Love it! What about putting a slight indent right above the USB (in the circle area) so it's easier to pull the paper out. Also, maybe it wouldn't be good to showcase the Steem logo because it could become a target for thieves. Just a thought! 🤔
I like the advice about the indent . Otherwise it would be hard to get the paper out - thanks for the advice! The Steem logo could be with or without , or customized logo of other crypto. Since this divide won't have any security feature like a pin or such, it will have to be stored safely - maybe in a safe or bank vault.
Good point! Perfect for a safe!