# Sandcastle Solidifying Solutions The Memorabilia Factory by Bold-Design Stands the Test of Time By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorabilia-factory References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671277/sandcastles-solidified-into-permanent-housing-with-the-help-of-bacteria) & [bold-design.fr](http://www.bold-design.fr/) Some of the best memories a child can have is spending a day at the beach making sand castles; but instead of these creations existing only as distant memories save for a few old photos and perhaps some video, parents can immortalize them using the Memorabilia Factory. The Memorabilia Factory provides a unique formula that solidifies sand castles so that they can stand the test of time. Developed by Bold-design, which was founded by William Boujon and Julien Benayoun in France, the Memorabilia Factory uses bacteria to achieve this feat. It comes with a mold, a bacteria solution (Sporosarcina pasteurii) and a calcifying agent. When used together, it hardens the sculpture through a process known as biological calcification. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sandcastle Preservation:** The Memorabilia Factory's unique formula for solidifying sand castles opens up opportunities for preserving and showcasing children's creativity. - **Bacterial Technology:** The use of bacteria in the Memorabilia Factory demonstrates the potential for bio-inspired solutions in various industries, such as construction and manufacturing. - **Biological Calcification:** The process of biological calcification, as utilized by the Memorabilia Factory, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in materials engineering and architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Memorabilia:** The Memorabilia Factory transforms sand castles into lasting art pieces, creating new possibilities for the art and memorabilia industry. - **Construction:** The innovative use of bacteria and calcification in the Memorabilia Factory could inspire new construction methods and materials that offer enhanced durability. - **Education and Entertainment:** Integrating the Memorabilia Factory into educational and entertainment settings allows children to learn about the scientific process and create long-lasting memories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-sand-project-planet.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Story-Driven Souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault.md) - [Life-Size Sandcastle Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-casadonna.md) - [Carbon-Negative Artificial Sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sand.md) - [Stone-Like Supportive Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapelstein.md) - [Prefabricated Salt Cave Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-cave.md)