The Zenona Piggy Bank Sucks Savings From Your Credit Card
Amelia Roblin — March 3, 2011 — Tech
I know I hardly carry cash anymore, so it's not surprising to see the Zenona Piggy Bank crop to deal with personal savings at home. The basic idea is quite simple, the animated device entices its owner to deposit small sums on regular occasions in order to gradually grow your fortune.
The object itself is essentially a glorified iPhone dock that emits facial expressions. It's a wooden box with an intricate lattice cover through which it projects the sad eyes of the money-saving app. Encouraging pet-like treatment, the Zenona Piggy Bank gets upset and throws droopy eyes in your direction until you feed it with your debit card. A small slot mouth is fit for your Visa, Mastercard and most other plastic currencies, giving the expression "money hungry" new meaning.
The object itself is essentially a glorified iPhone dock that emits facial expressions. It's a wooden box with an intricate lattice cover through which it projects the sad eyes of the money-saving app. Encouraging pet-like treatment, the Zenona Piggy Bank gets upset and throws droopy eyes in your direction until you feed it with your debit card. A small slot mouth is fit for your Visa, Mastercard and most other plastic currencies, giving the expression "money hungry" new meaning.
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1. Digital Piggy Banks - The rise of digital piggy banks that encourage savings through integration with debit/credit cards and personalized experiences.
2. Personal Financial Management Apps - Personal financial management apps that motivate individuals to consistently save small sums to achieve their long-term financial goals.
3. Connected Home Saving Solutions - Connected home saving solutions that offer convenience in building wealth, providing visual cues and rewards to motivate users.
Industry Implications
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2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics industry can explore unique ways of integrating emotional intelligence in traditional devices to provide an innovative experience and drive sales.
3. Retail - Retail industry can leverage the popularity of these products to build partnerships with fintech firms or offer personalized savings features through loyalty programs.
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