Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Currency
Craft
Designers make social commentary through cash-inspired art.
2.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Currency Craft trend?
Currency Craft: From both an individual standpoint as well as a societal one, money dictates how we live in almost every way. According to some thought-provoking artists, cash has become less a means of exchange and more a symbol of greed and corruption in a dishonest, money-obsessed society. These designers have subsequently used currency as the material foundation of their artwork, suggesting that consumers should value more important things in life than these little pieces of paper.
Trend themes
Themes within the Currency Craft trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Anti-money sentiment
Artists are using currency to make statements about the corrupt nature of money and raising awareness for valuing more important things in life.
02
Origami as an art form
Artists are using origami to create intricate and eye-catching designs with elements of recognizable, everyday objects such as money.
03
Creative use of currency
Artists and designers are using money in unique ways, such as shredding it to build homes or using it as the material to make jewelry or other tangible goods.
Industry implications
What the Currency Craft trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art and Design
The use of currency as an art medium offers a new perspective on a recognizable symbol and can inspire creative product designs.
For
Consumer Goods
Using currency as a material for products such as jewelry or candles adds a unique twist to traditional items, offering opportunity for product innovation and differentiation.
For
Finance and Economics
The anti-money sentiment trend can serve as a warning sign for banks and other financial institutions to re-evaluate their values and customer relationships to stay relevant in today's society.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Currency Craft
Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 31%, activity 43%, freshness 8%.
Popularity31%
Activity43%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Currency Craft trend
8 featured examples from May 16, 2011 to Mar 23, 2012CategoryArt & Design
Money-Made Homes
The Billion Euro Home is a Reflection of Our Money-Obsessed Society
The use of alternative building materials, such as shredded legal tender, presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the construction industry.
CategoryUnique
Cash Jewelry
The Sophie Kemp Currency Rings are Made from 12 Global Notes
The fashion industry can incorporate origami jewelry as a trendy and artful accessory option.
CategoryArt & Design
Pricey Paper Origami
Artist Craig Folds Five Uses Cash to Make Paper Animals
Opportunity for art suppliers to innovate special paper products designed for intricate origami art.
CategoryArt & Design
Money Locust Swarms
'The Plague' by Sipho Mabona Reflects on the Evilness of Currency
Artists are creating new works that challenge the status quo and inspire activism, creating opportunities for galleries and collectors to invest in social justice art pieces.
CategoryArt & Design
Dollar-Filled Faces
Currency Portraits by Senseteam are Dead on the Money
Currency portraits are an innovative form of fine art, redefining traditional mediums and techniques.
CategoryArt & Design
Knitted Credit Cards
Money by Dimitri Tsykalov Represents Unraveling Economies
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and finance to create thought-provoking works that challenge conventional perceptions of money and economies.
CategoryLifestyle
Burning Banknote Candles
The Money to Burn Candle Reminds You How Fast Cash Disappears
The home decor industry could capitalize on the trend of unique and eye-catching candles, like the Money To Burn candle, by offering a variety of novelty options to consumers.
CategoryLifestyle
Bill-Bristled Sweepers
The Dollar Broom by Mark Wagner Speaks the Currency of Cleanliness
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new mediums and unconventional materials to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
