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Sentimental Memo Collectors

The 'Memory Bank' by Speechless Studios Holds Notes, Not Cash

— June 4, 2012 — Art & Design
This 'Memory Bank' by Speechless Studios is an updated and more sentimental take on the classic piggy bank.

Without any face, but full of heart, this ceramic gem is an adorable and modern piece. Being sold online, the bank holds notes instead of money, and is designed specifically to accommodate slips of paper. Users also also encouraged to store ticket stubs, tiny photos and other memorabilia in the bank, acting as somewhat of a jumbled scrapbook. Giving people a solid and designated place to put sentimental tidbits and other things worth saving, this is a sweet and whimsical piece sure to be a conversation starter.

Adorable without being over-the-top cutesy, this is a grown-up and covetable update to the ever-popular piggy bank.
Trend Themes
1. Sentimental Banking - The trend of using piggy banks modified to hold sentimental memorabilia can disrupt the traditional banking concept among nostalgic customers.
2. Modern Memory Collecting - Trend of using modern ceramic memory banks to collect sentimental items and memorabilia can disrupt the notion of conventional scrapbooking in contemporary society.
3. Functional Decoration - The trend of multifunctional and decorative pieces can disrupt the mainstream use of a minimalistic approach in home décor.
Industry Implications
1. Home Décor - The industry of home décor can benefit from the trend of functional decorations, which can cater to the customer's sentimental value and aesthetics preferences.
2. Banking and Finance - Banks and financial institutions can adopt the 'Memory Bank' concept as a way to engrave emotional connections with customers, hence creating a more loyal customer base.
3. Craft and DIY - The craft and DIY industry can benefit from the trend by providing DIY memory bank kits for customers to create a personalized piece, therefore offering a unique customer experience.
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