# Urchin-Inspired Currency Containers The Tentacle Coin Bank Stylishly Stores Funds for a Rainy Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentacle-coin-bank References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/29/an-urchin-inspired-coin-bank-to-store-your-anemoney/) The Tentacle Coin Bank is a stylish [piggy bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-purple-piggy-bank) by Hoi Ng that has been designed as a modern alternative to traditional currency containers to make them more applicable for older consumers instead of just children. The bank is inspired by the look and feel of an urchin, and has been achieved through two CAD modeling commands including Extend and Repeat. This speaks to the metaphorical aspects of [currency as a whole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money), which makes the user of the bank think more deeply about how they relate to money and its use. The Tentacle Coin Bank sports a [decorative design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) that makes it highly applicable for placement on a desk or in a modern home to ensure every dollar is accounted for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Currency Containers:** Designing modern alternatives to traditional piggy banks for older consumers, creating more appealing and practical currency storage options. - **Metaphorical Currency Design:** Exploring the metaphorical aspects of currency through innovative design, encouraging users to reflect on their relationship with money. - **Decorative Money Management:** Developing decorative piggy bank designs that are suitable for modern homes and workspaces, merging functionality with aesthetic appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** Opportunity for product designers to create innovative currency containers that cater to the needs and preferences of older consumers. - **Financial Services:** Disruptive innovation potential in financial services by incorporating metaphorical design elements into money management products to enhance users' financial awareness. - **Home Decor:** Creating decorative piggy bank designs that seamlessly blend with modern home aesthetics, providing an appealing way to manage personal finances within a living space. ## 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) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wishing Well Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishing-feed.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md)