# Dual-Purpose Piggy Banks The Memo Bank is the Perfect Desk Accessory By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-bank References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/memo-bank/) & [chiandchi](http://www.chiandchi.com/products/memobank) Whether you're working at home or at the office, desks can get easily become cluttered and disorganized, here to make things a littler easier, the Memo Bank offers a unique notepad that also doubles as a crafty coin collector. Dealing with [spare change](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memogo) can sometimes be a hassle, often resulting in coins being misplaced and forgotten. This Memo Pad however, is here to solve those problems and more, offering a sophisticated piggy bank option that also provides a practical place for writing notes and messages. Cylindrical in shape, this creative product features a stack of memo pads on top and an opening that allow users to easily slide in their loose coins. A practical way to collect coins and jot down notes, the Memo Bank will definitely make organizing your daily routine easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-purpose Products:** Businesses can explore the possibility of introducing products that serve multiple purposes to cater to the needs of consumers who value multifunctionality. - **Desk Organization:** There is an opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and creative solutions to help consumers keep their workspaces tidy and improve their productivity. - **Coin Collecting:** Coin collecting presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers who want to save and organize their spare change in unique and attractive ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies can explore the development of dual-purpose products such as memo pads that also function as coin collectors to attract customers seeking practical and innovative desk accessories. - **Home Décor:** Home decor businesses can offer creative piggy banks for coin collectors that also serve as eye-catching decorative pieces for the home. - **Fintech:** Fintech startups can explore the development of innovative coin collecting and savings solutions that cater to the needs and preferences of tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Digital Productivity Desk Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-accessory-concept.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Customizable Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-desk-organizers.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md)