Can a folder have a 'conditional' icon?

Hello,
I would like to have a folder's icon change, much the same way that the Trash icon does, depending on whether or not it has files inside of it.
I have a folder on my desktop that I use as temporary storage to keep the desktop clean, but I don't want to forget that there are things in there as it is not intended as a long-term dumping ground.  What I would like to do is have the icon change when there are files in it, and revert when it does not.
Is there a way to do this?

Go to the Finder menu...
View...
Show View Options...
Click on Show Item Info...
The folder on the Desktop will show how many files (items) are in it.
Better than nothing...

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