# Gilded Animal Reminders Totems by Donald Corey are Pricey Reminders of your Goals By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totems-by-donald-corey References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/32981/) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/017871.php) Totems by Donald Corey are visual reminders of goals and dreams, which are supposed to remind the owner to constantly go after them. The Totems by Donald Corey are [miniature bugs and animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) that are associated with words to inspire you and give you drive for the future. Corey explains that "placing these objects around the home or office, focus[es] the user's attention and energy towards [achieving these ideals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tether-dashboard)." **Implications** - These are the type of [novelty products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-pet1) that I would like to have. Not only are they funny and original, they serve a practical purpose of propelling you to goals that are all too easy to forget or stop working toward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Products:** Creating unique and practical products that serve a specific purpose while adding a touch of novelty. - **Goal Reminder Accessories:** Designing accessories that visually represent goals and aspirations, serving as constant reminders for individuals. - **Inspiration-driven Products:** Developing products that use symbolism and inspirational words to motivate individuals to pursue their dreams. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Integrating goal reminder accessories into home decor items to create visually appealing reminders for individuals. - **Stationery:** Incorporating goal reminder symbols and words into stationery products to help professionals stay focused on their goals. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Expanding the market for novelty products by creating goal reminder accessories that serve as unique and meaningful gifts for friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Encouraging Reminder Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-goal-this-week-mug.md) - [Miniature Collectible Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-pin-for-love.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-better.md) - [Inspirational Quote Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device) - [Fashion-Focused Novelty Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimmon-collectibles.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md)