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Grenade Piggy Banks

Military-Inspired Ceramics Keep Your Change Secure

— April 12, 2009 — Art & Design
Unlike many of the breakable money boxes out there, this hand grenade design by Biaugust has a little more protection to offer than most. You would have to be seriously broke in order to break this hand grenade and get to your pennies.

This ceramic grenade bank is yet another example of how this destructive weapon has become an iconic symbol, increasingly finding its way into our homes under a variety of guises.

Implications - The irony of this dangerous weapon is that the proceeds from their sales will benefit A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism). This creative piggy bank was created by a student at the Musashino Art University and Cloud at Tama Art U in Japan. Another prime example of how Generation Y is obsessed with giving back to their communities.
Trend Themes
1. Military-inspired Home Decor - The use of military-inspired designs in everyday household items creates opportunities for designers and retailers to create disruptive innovations in the home decor industry.
2. Charitable Consumer Products - The inclusion of charitable donations in products appeals to socially conscious Generation Y consumers, providing opportunities for companies to create disruptive innovations in the consumer product market.
3. Durable Piggy Banks - The demand for durable piggy banks provides opportunities for designers to create disruptive innovations in the ceramics industry, appealing to consumers seeking longevity and protection for their savings.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can take advantage of the popularity of military-inspired designs to create disruptive innovations in everyday household items.
2. Consumer Product Industry - The inclusion of charitable donations in consumer products appeals to socially conscious Generation Y consumers, providing opportunities for companies to create disruptive innovations in consumer products.
3. Ceramics Industry - The demand for durable piggy banks provides opportunities for the ceramics industry to create disruptive innovations, appealing to consumers seeking longevity and protection for their savings.
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