Ceramic piggy banks often fall victim to the classic trope of being smashed to let savers access their cash, but the 'Penny' piggy bank takes things in a direction that can be reassembled after destruction.
Designed by Dario Narvaez, the piggy bank features a magnetic construction that can be smashed and allow the various jagged pieces to be put back together to start the saving process over again. The piggy bank is built with the Japanese principle of Kintsugi in mind to pay homage to the breakage and showcase it rather than try to hide or cover it.
Narvaez commented on the 'Penny' piggy bank saying, "After seeing the loss and hardship suffered by millions of people during the pandemic, Penny is a representation of what is lost and broken, can also be recovered in unique and unexpected ways."
Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks
The 'Penny' Piggy Bank by Dario Narvaez Can Be Reassembled
Trend Themes
1. Reusable Piggy Banks - The design trend of piggy banks that can be reassembled after destruction opens up opportunities for durable and sustainable household objects.
2. Kintsugi-inspired Design - Embracing the Japanese principle of Kintsugi in design can lead to innovative products that celebrate imperfection and give new life to broken objects.
3. Magnetic Construction - Using magnetic construction in product design creates opportunities for easy reassembly and can bring convenience to everyday household objects.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor and Furnishings - Incorporating Kintsugi-inspired design in home decor and furnishings can create unique and meaningful pieces that celebrate imperfection and sustainability.
2. Toy and Games - The trend of reusable piggy banks with magnetic construction presents opportunities for durable and interactive toys and games that encourage creativity and resourcefulness.
3. Sustainable Design - Adopting the concept of Kintsugi in sustainable design can create products that not only reduce waste, but also honor and elevate the stories behind the objects.