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Geek Pride

The collective nerd ego continues to grow

Implications - Once an insult, the geeks of the world see the term no longer as a source of shame, but a compliment instead. A wide array of products have been created that encourage society’s brainiacs to share their message with the world - that they are proud to be geeks, and want products made just for them.
Trend Themes
1. Geek Culture Acceptance - The rise in popularity of geek culture has led to mainstream acceptance and an influx of products that cater to pride in being a geek.
2. Geeky Nostalgia - Designers are tapping into consumers' love of nostalgic geek culture and creating new fashion accessories using retro video games and outdated technology.
3. Geek-inspired Marketing - Businesses are using geek culture as a marketing strategy to appeal to younger consumers who appreciate alternative aesthetics and unique products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into the rising trend of geek pride by creating accessories and clothing that represent nerd and geek culture.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Geek culture can be used as a marketing tool to attract younger, tech-savvy consumers who appreciate unique products and alternative aesthetics.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumers have embraced geek culture, and businesses can create electronics products that tap into this trend and resonate with the growing geek market.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Geek Tattoos
Geek Tattoos
Tattoo Designs for Nerds
Geek tattoos? As you may have guessed I am loving tattoos at the moment. But tattoos and geeks has to be a trend-winning combination. I have been using a blogger geek tattoo in presentations for a while,… MORE
Nerdy Tattoos
Nerdy Tattoos
Techno-Savvy Body Art
Tattoos are a way to visually express one’s individuality, and these nine nerds chose to announce their geekery by getting some rather unique designs inked on their bodies. You might not care about pi… MORE
Geeky License Plates
Geeky License Plates
Tech-Inspired Vanity Plates
Geek-chic has reached new heights in recent years, with geek culture permeating everything from baked goods to Halloween costumes to jewelry and accessories.  With that in mind, it should come as no surprise… MORE
Geek Chic Accessories
Geek Chic Accessories
Pac Man Cufflinks
Dubai-based British silver jeweler BeauJangles has come up with super cool geeky Pac Man cufflinks. A must have for any retro game or 70s lover. For $48, you have the choice of two Ghosts, two Pac Man… MORE
Geeky Best Friend Rings
Geeky Best Friend Rings
Nerd + Dork Ring Set
I was just having a conversation with friends about how geeks represent the new cool. As a self-proclaimed gadget freak who also reads too much, I would wear this Nerd ring by Fred Flare with pride. An… MORE
Geeky Stained Glass
Geeky Stained Glass
Window Designs by Nerds
Stained glass seems to be making a comeback, but it's not ordinary patterns, it's crazy features like shagging skeletons and wild street art. This gallery shows what happens when geeks do stained glass.… MORE
Geeky & Socially Aware Fashion
Geeky & Socially Aware Fashion
Alphanumeric Summer 2008
Wear your geekiness loud and proud with the new summer 2008 collection from Alphanumeric. The centerpiece of the collection is a bold design with a retro Casio watch graphics all over the T-shirt. Other… MORE
play_circle_filledGeeky Celebrity Endorsements
Geeky Celebrity Endorsements
Ashton Kutcher in Nikon Ad
The Nikon TV commercials starring Ashton Kutcher were launched yesterday nation wide. The commercials, reportedly, will be shown in trendy locales such as boutiques, hotels and upscale stores. "The campaign… MORE
Jewelry for Geeks
Jewelry for Geeks
Cajsita Bead Designs
This is one of the geekiest collections of accessories that I have seen. Multi-colored Superman logos? A cassette? Anyway, this very kitschy line of bead necklaces and earrings was developed by Swedish… MORE
Geek Jewelry
Geek Jewelry
Keyboard Ring
Geeks can be technology-savvy and chic, stylish and fashionable. Designer Manuel Bozzi seems to be trying to make a similar statement with this piece of jewelry. The geeky ring has a keyboard mounted… MORE
Eco Geek Necklaces
Eco Geek Necklaces
Recycled Circuit Board Pendants
Circuit Board Necklaces make eco-geek, eco-chic. The necklaces are made of recycled printed circuit boards. They were printed wrong when manufactured, causing them to become a waste. Every necklace is… MORE
Uber Geek Fashion
Uber Geek Fashion
T-Shirts That Hype Your Nerdiness
I'm sure everyone is aware that being geeky is about to be considered cool. We love geeky movies, we start to dress like them, and we start to envy them when we see more and more of them getting succeed… MORE
Geek Makeup
Geek Makeup
The Combo Compact/Mouse
Is this the perfect fusion of technology with cosmetics? Or is it just another tech aberration intent on strengthening the human addiction to electronics? Philosophical analysis aside, the computer mouse/powder… MORE