The collective nerd ego grows as their skills are coveted by the masses
Implications - Being dubbed a geek or nerd used to be one of the biggest social criticisms one could get, but not so anymore. As technology-based innovations become the norm for everyday communications, people who possess these skills are now looked up to, and these “geeks” are proud of their savvy.
Trend Themes
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Geek Chic — Geek culture is now cool, as people who possess technology-based skills and interests are looked up to and proud of their savviness
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Novelty Items — Companies can attract a broader clientele by offering consumers alternatives to the standard and conventional
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Eco-fashion — Innovative eco-conversions of waste into fashionable accessories inspires trendy ways to recycle
Industry Implications
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Technology — As technology-based innovations become the norm for everyday communications, people who possess these skills are now looked up to
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Fashion — Geek culture is now cool, and integrating items like tech gadgets into novelty items is a great way to connect with the new market of openly geeky consumers
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Sustainability — Innovative eco-conversions of waste into fashionable accessories inspires trendy ways to recycle
11 Featured, 7 Examples:
1,149,168 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 08 — Sep 08
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