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Playable Piggy Banks

The Maraca Money Bank Lets You Save the Music and Your Money

— June 18, 2011 — Life-Stages
Designer João Gonçalves may be onto something with his deceptively simple Maraca Money Bank. The Maraca Money Bank is a musical piggy bank that lets you make music when you save.

The Maraca Money Bank is designed to hold Euros and can fit up to 250 one Euro coins at once. Obviously you won't be able to make much music with the bank once it is filled up, but it does give you an incentive to stock up on your loose change.

I really like this idea and would like to see it expanded upon. Imagine a whole line of musical instruments that also doubled as piggy banks that encourages kids to save a certain amount in order to play their instruments. The Maraca Money Bank just might be able to save the music.
Trend Themes
1. Musical Piggy Banks - Creating piggy banks that double as musical instruments can disrupt the traditional saving experience and make saving money more interactive for children.
2. Incentivized Saving - Designing piggy banks that require a certain amount of savings to unlock a musical element can encourage children to save more and develop better saving habits.
3. Expanding on the Concept - Exploring the idea of creating a whole line of musical instrument piggy banks can provide a range of options for children to choose from, making saving money a fun and personalized experience.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can tap into the trend of musical piggy banks to create innovative products that combine the elements of savings and music, appealing to children and parents alike.
2. Consumer Banking - Banks can collaborate with designers to develop branded piggy banks that promote saving money and offer unique incentives, enhancing the banking experience for young customers.
3. Education and Financial Literacy - Companies focused on financial literacy can incorporate musical piggy banks into their educational programs or products to teach children about saving money in an engaging and interactive way.
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