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Interactive Digital Piggy Banks

The 'Little Can' Encourages Children to Save Their Money

— August 20, 2019 — Life-Stages
The 'Little Can' piggy bank is an educational money device that will help children to learn the basics of money and savings to get them started with currency on the right foot. Designed by Nicole Boyd and Tomas Rosén for PUPUPULA, the piggy bank receives currency digitally and has an interactive design that will allow children to receive information from it whenever they're curious.

Parents and loved ones can send money directly to the piggy bank wirelessly, which will prompt a notification for kids to accept the funds. Shaking the small device will provide a balance reading, while twisting the unit will cycle through various functionalities on the built-in display.

The 'Little Can' piggy bank also allows parents and caregivers with the ability to track how children are spending their money to keep them on the right financial path.
Trend Themes
1. Educational Money Devices - The development of interactive piggy banks like the 'Little Can' creates opportunities for educational money devices that teach children about finance and savings.
2. Wireless Money Transfers - The integration of wireless technology in piggy banks allows for seamless and convenient money transfers, revolutionizing the way children receive funds and manage their finances.
3. Smart Piggy Banks - The incorporation of interactive features and display screens in piggy banks opens up possibilities for smart piggy banks that provide real-time information, balance readings, and tracking of expenses.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can benefit from the development of interactive piggy banks as tools to teach children about financial literacy and money management.
2. Fintech - The fintech industry can explore opportunities in wireless money transfers by leveraging technology to create innovative solutions for seamless and secure transactions.
3. Product Design - The field of product design can embrace the concept of smart piggy banks by incorporating interactive features, wireless connectivity, and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the overall user experience.
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