When it comes to loose change, the sizes and metals used in each international piece often do not communicate the proper hierarchy of their monetary values. These Infographic Coins have been designed to be better understood intuitively, both for kids and for foreigners.
This collection of gold and copper cash is Mac Funamizu's updated concept, and one of the Best of the Best in the 2013 Red Dot Design Awards. The two materials signify greater and lesser worth respectively, and each circular piece has a further distinction based on the pie chart excision in its face. Quarter, half and full dollars and cents are represented by the remaining wedges of the Infographic Coins. These can now be illustratively deciphered and they offer the eco benefit of reduced material used.
Contemporary Fraction Currency (UPDATE)
Infographic Coins Display Their Values Symbolically
Trend Themes
1. Intuitive Currency Design - Creating currencies that can be easily understood by people of all ages and backgrounds.
2. Symbolic Value Representation - Using visual elements like colors and shapes to represent the value of a currency.
3. Sustainable Currency Innovations - Developing currencies that use less material and have reduced environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Finance - Implementing intuitive currency design in the banking and financial industry to improve user experience and understanding.
2. Consumer Goods - Creating new forms of symbolic value representation in coins and cash for easier transactions and cross-cultural understanding.
3. Sustainability - Exploring sustainable currency innovations to reduce material usage and promote environmental conservation.