# Geek Pride The collective nerd ego grows as their skills are coveted by the masses. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 10, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/geeky-amour-propre-the-ego-of-the-tech-savvy-is-rising-as-their-skills-beco ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Geek Pride trend? **Geek Pride:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: May 12 to Sep 3, 2008 - Published: Sep 10, 2008 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Geek Pride trend ### 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 ### Novelty Items Companies can attract a broader clientele by offering consumers alternatives to the standard and conventional ### Eco-Fashion Innovative eco-conversions of waste into fashionable accessories inspires trendy ways to recycle ## What the Geek Pride trend means for industry ### For Technology As technology-based innovations become the norm for everyday communications, people who possess these skills are now looked up to ### For 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 ### For Sustainability Innovative eco-conversions of waste into fashionable accessories inspires trendy ways to recycle ## Trend signals for Geek Pride Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Geek Pride trend 11 featured examples from May 12 to Sep 3, 2008. - [Geek Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-tattoos-tattoo-designs-for-nerds): Tattoo Designs for Nerds (Category: Unique) Implication: Tattoo studios can capitalize on the trend by offering specialized services for geek-inspired tattoos, attracting a new clientele. - [Geeky License Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-license-plates-tech-inspired-vanity-plates): Tech-Inspired Vanity Plates (Category: Autos) Implication: The trend of geeky license plates presents an innovative opportunity for automakers to offer customizable and technology-inspired license plates. - [Band Geek Hero Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/band-geek-hero-shirts-fashion-for-proud-musicians): Fashion for Proud Musicians (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and functionality into fashion and apparel items for musicians, such as clothing that enhances performance or provides uniq… - [Geeky Fragrance Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-scent-drives-you-today): The Flash Drive Necklace and Perfume Dispenser (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion companies can benefit from partnerships with tech companies to develop innovative wearable fragrance products. - [Geeky Soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-soap): PC Mouse Soap (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer goods companies can explore the creation of geek-themed novelty products to tap into the growing market of openly geeky consumers. - [Geek Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-jewelry-manuel-bozzis-keyboard-ring): Keyboard Ring (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion companies can offer geek-inspired merchandise, tapping into modern technology and computer culture to reach a younger, geeky demographic that wants to embrace both fashion… - [Eco Geek Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-geek-circuit-board-necklaces): Recycled Circuit Board Pendants (Category: Eco) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend to design accessories with unconventional materials that are eco-friendly and promote sustainability. - [Geeky Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-cutting-board): Space Invaders Chopping Block (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The trend of geeky cutting boards opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to expand their product lines and cater to consumers looking for novel… - [Geeky Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-salt-pepper): PC Keyboard Salt & Pepper Shakers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating innovative and unconventional kitchen utensils, such as the PC Keyboard Salt & Pepper Shakers, can help companies stand out in the competitive kitchenware market and attr… - [Geek Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-and-cosmetics-the-combo-compact-mouse): The Combo Compact/Mouse (Category: Fashion) - [Geeky FlySwatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delete-button-flyswatter): Delete Button For Windows or Macs (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the home goods industry can benefit from the trend of combining technology with traditional tools to create unique products that provide a humorous twist on mundane h… ## Recent trend clusters - 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