# Tech Style The increasing appeal of gadgets that are also fashion statements. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Aug 28, 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/sartorial-technology ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Tech Style trend? **Tech Style:** Technology has long been associated with “geeky” men, but as electronics and gadgets become mandatory incorporations in our lives, women have become just as tech-savvy. As many women tend to be attracted to beauty, focus on product aesthetics can greatly increase profit value. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 28 to Aug 18, 2008 - Published: Aug 28, 2008 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tech Style trend ### Fashionable Technology As technology continues to intertwine with daily life, designers are incorporating aesthetics into product design to make these products more appealing. ### Wearable Art Artists are creating wearable technology pieces that fuse art with fashion to create futuristic, statement-making looks. ### Portable Technology As professional women continue to progress in the workforce, designers are creating portable, fashionable hard drives that can complement their working attire. ## What the Tech Style trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry can incorporate technology into product design to better integrate technology with daily life. ### For Art Industry The art industry can create statement-making pieces that not only reflect artistic qualities but also incorporate technology. ### For Technology Industry The technology industry can focus on creating portable, fashionable devices with functionality to accommodate the growing population of professional women. ## Trend signals for Tech Style Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 46%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 46% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tech Style trend 6 featured examples from Jan 28 to Aug 18, 2008. - [Light Tattoos & Skin Embossing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-tattoo-skin-embossing-kye-ok-kim): Temporary Body Mods by Kye Ok Kim (Category: Unique) Implication: Fashion accessory industry can explore new possibilities by incorporating light-emitted brooches that project patterns onto the skin. - [Hard Drives for Fashionistas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-costume): The Samsung Costume (Category: Tech) Implication: Fashion industry can tap into the trend of creating tech accessories as a fashion statement to target a new audience and expand the consumer base. - [LED Headdresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-headdress-lighting-art-by-lionel-theodore-dean): Wearable Fashion Lighting (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wearable lighting technology into traditional fashion designs to create unique and visually striking garments. - [GPS Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-mapshot): The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card (Category: Fashion) Implication: The GPS Map Shot Bracelet represents a convergence of wearable technology and photography, opening up potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable tech industry. - [High Tech Hand Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-fused-with-technology-in-baglady-20): Baglady 2.0 (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion accessories industry can explore opportunities to incorporate customized electronic performance tools into their products. - [Message Display Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/message-displaying-bag-the-favourite): The Favourite (Category: Fashion) Implication: The use of LED and crystal decorations in accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and customizable products. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)