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Kibo Piggy Bank 2015-2016
Kibo Piggy Bank 2015-2016

Designer: Alvaro Uribe Design, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Manufacturer: Alvaro Uribe Design, Woodbridge, New York, USA 

Kibo Piggy Bank 2015-2016

KIBBO PIGGY BANK: Kibo is an innovative and elegant moneybox fashioned after an adorable piglet, right down to the coil of its tail. Designed for children to save money, the Kibo Piggy Bank captures the iconic image a child would draw with a whimsical design, which is interactive in both look and function. The wooden base detaches to collect the coins, which are inserted through the two slots in its snout; making is a playful way of collecting coins. The design is characterized by a strong sculptural approach that abstracts the function of the product into a poetic figure that elevates people’s perception of everyday products. Pushing the possibilities with stainless steel manufacturing Kibo is made of a stainless steel stamped body and a cast stainless steel tail. Its stainless steel frame is tough enough to withstand a top-shelf fall, making it a product that will be pass through generations.

ABOUT ALVARO URIBE DESIGN: The studio is dedicated to discovering new forms, functions, materials and values for products. We exert to understand each brand’s purpose and vision allowing us to identify market opportunities and executing on them quickly. Our portfolio is a colorful mix of Consumer Products, Packaging, Furniture, Table top, and Point of Purchase, that gives us a broad pallet to understand each problem and product in an innovative way.

We believe a product that makes you smile, has successfully connected with your emotional and functional needs. A smile comes from exceeding the expectations of how a product performs or looks; these are the objects you pass through generations. We understand the abstract forces that shape a product from its form, material, and manufacturing; allowing us to create a poetic reflection of each client’s brand. Alvaro Uribe Design’s main office is located in the heart Brooklyn the new epicenter of the New York creative movement.

ABOUT NAMBE

Nambé’s passion for exceptional design began in 1951, and was inspired by the discovery of our proprietary alloy material. Since then, Nambé’s has been combining fine materials with hand craftsmanship and design from the world’s most esteemed designers. Each piece must possess timeless beauty, artistic integrity, uncompromising quality, and function beyond compare. Nambé is a family-owned company recognized worldwide for its award-winning designs, and admired for its dedication to both artistic integrity and everyday functionality. Nambé transcends trends and generations with mid-century modern design tailored to today’s consumer. We enhance lives with product that emotionally connects, quality that inspires, and a brand that shares in the lifestyle aspirations of our customer, whether formal or casual.

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Kibo Piggy Bank 2015-2016

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