As the Split Stick is being manufactured, we figured it was time to hear a few words from Marc Zech, the original ideator of our double sided USB drive. Below is an interview with Marc:
1. When did you think of the idea for the Split Stick?
Frankly, I have NO idea. It’s been in my headd for some time. When I saw quirky it got me thinkin’ of some ideas. I had no idea which of my ideas would fit here but I decided to give the thmb drive a try.
2. Had you tried to make this thing on your own already?
Not really. I asked some partners from the advertising/merchandising world but I got stranded somewhere while I was busy working on other projects.
3. what do you do? (job-wise, ya know, when you are not on quirky)
I am a freelance copywriter and concepter.
4. Where are you from?
I’m from beautiful Hamburg, Germany in the European Union.
5. Who/Where do you derive your creative inspiration from?
Invention-wise, I try to look out for things in my every day life where things don’t work the way they should or people have problems or where it doesn’t feel easy to do things. I try to think of products that which could solve these issues. In addition, I try to think up what would happen if already exciting things and products get combined together to come up with something new.
6. What do you wish quirky had that it does not already?
- a general forum
- make me millions
7. What store would you love to see your Split Stick in?
staples. bestbuy. radioshack. to name the smaller ones 
8. What is your favorite deli meat? What is your favorite cereal?
hmmm. that’s the best question. I’m a vegetarian most of the times. Cereal: I like Special K red fruit.
