# Finance-Tracking Sculptures The 'Flux' Device Mounts to Walls To Physically Monitor Spending By M | Published 2016-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitor-spending References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/projects/55326/Receive-a-Blunt-Visual-of-Your-Financial-State-Through-This-Minimal-Device) & [vimeo](https://vimeo.com/177877037) Keeping an eye on spending habits can prove to be challenging in a digital era when all it takes is a tap or the pressing of a few buttons to authorize a purchase, which is why the 'Flux' device is designed to help consumers physically monitor spending habits. The device is a [small sculptural piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) that mounts to a wall and artistically shows when purchasing is becoming too high. The 'Flux' is a [physical broadcasting of spending data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezfin) that showcases how much is spent with two swinging pendulums. As consumers spend, the pendulums adjust to showcase the increase and decreases as a way to visually see budgeting habits without having to check the account. Consumers can adjust their habits accordingly to keep the pendulums levelled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Physical-spending Monitoring:** 'Flux' device offers a physical way for consumers to visually monitor their spending habits without relying on digital tools. - **Data-driven Budgeting:** The swinging pendulums on the 'Flux' device provide real-time data on spending, enabling consumers to make immediate adjustments to their budget. - **Artistic Finance Visualization:** The sculptural design of the 'Flux' device transforms financial data into a visually engaging and aesthetically pleasing form, bringing art and finance together. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Finance:** 'Flux' device offers disruptive innovation opportunities in personal finance by bridging the gap between digital tracking and physical visualization of spending habits. - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Flux' device introduces a unique product category within consumer electronics, combining art and technology to revolutionize how consumers monitor their finances. - **Art and Design:** The 'Flux' device creates a new way for artists and designers to explore the intersection of finance, technology, and aesthetics in their creative work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Finance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paktol-app.md) - [Anti-Overspending POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wealth-management-pos-concept.md) - [Bill-Tracking Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-pro.md) - [Personal Finance Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-visual.md) - [User-Friendly Finance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finance-trackers.md) - [Personal Finance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-finance1.md) - [Automated Budgeting Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendid-personal-finance-app.md) - [Visual Habit Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cly-pixel.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md)