Save and Blow Your Cash at the Same Time
Ryan Hinkson — July 21, 2009 — Art & Design
References: artlebedev
Most people would agree that the “war on terror” ushered in by the Bush administration didn’t do much to help these rough economic times.
Well, now you can actually use the tools of war to save a little cash. The ‘Superbitus’ is a cool and unique way to stack some paper (or coins) for a specific purchase.
It’s a ceramic bomb-shaped bank that comes with a marker to write the name of whatever you are saving for on the side of it. This plays on the fact that during war, soldiers would scribble messages on the sides on bombs they were about to launch.
Well, now you can actually use the tools of war to save a little cash. The ‘Superbitus’ is a cool and unique way to stack some paper (or coins) for a specific purchase.
It’s a ceramic bomb-shaped bank that comes with a marker to write the name of whatever you are saving for on the side of it. This plays on the fact that during war, soldiers would scribble messages on the sides on bombs they were about to launch.
Trend Themes
1. War-inspired Saving - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and creative savings products inspired by elements of war such as bombs.
2. Unique Piggy Banks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unconventional piggy banks that capture attention and offer a fun way to save money.
3. Personalized Savings - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable savings products that allow users to personalize their savings goals.
Industry Implications
1. Financial Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative savings products to the financial services industry that appeal to a younger demographic.
2. Consumer Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers to create unique and eye-catching piggy banks for the consumer goods market.
3. Personal Finance - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven solutions that enable personalized savings and goal tracking for individuals.
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