# Tiny Romantic Tickers The Heart Machine by Martin Smith Makes the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-machine References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/the-heart-machine-by-martin-smith-for-laikingland) & [laikingland](http://www.laikingland.co.uk/the-heart-machine-59-p.asp) For some of us, the Heart Machine would be a great thing to have over the next few days as [Valentine's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-guides) approaches. It's not because those who want it don't have hearts or a loved one, but because it would act as a tender reminder of the [love and affection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-jewelry1) that they do have. Created by Martin Smith for Laikingland, the Heart Machine was designed for the Crankahead competition. Priced at 160 pounds, it would make an adorable and [unique Valentine's Gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-selection), at the very least. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connected Love:** The trend of connected devices for romantic gestures, such as heart machines, presents opportunities for innovative and personalized gifts. - **Emotional Technology:** The use of technology to evoke and enhance emotions, demonstrated by devices like the Heart Machine, opens new pathways for creating impactful experiences. - **Romantic Reminders:** The trend of using sentimental objects as reminders of love, like the Heart Machine, presents opportunities for creating meaningful and lasting connections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gifts and Novelty:** The gifts and novelty industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and romantic gift options like the Heart Machine. - **Connected Devices:** The connected devices industry can explore the potential of creating more personalized and intimate gadgets designed to evoke and enhance emotions. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of sentimental objects and create aesthetically pleasing products like the Heart Machine that serve as reminders of love and affection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Love-Inspired Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbox.md) - [Simulated Heartbeat Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart.md) - [Cozy Valentines Day Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-the-heart-valentines-day-set.md) - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meathearts.md) - [Mechanical Heart Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-beating-heart.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md)