# Nerdy 8-Bit Underwear These Super Nerdy 8-Bit Panties are the First in the World to Exist By Ines Freitas | Published 2014-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bit-panties References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pixel.underwear) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pixel-panties) Pixel Panties were born out of a dream. Two Portuguese designers -- Sebastião Teixeira and Cesária Martins -- had a revealing dream after a [video game-playing night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch): they decided to create the first [8-bit panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch) in the world. “Pixel Panties — Made with squares, fit for round bottoms” are designed to take the sexy and geek game to another level. Designed to fit women perfectly, they come in two colors: [sexy black and angelic white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare). A limited edition of metallic silver panties is available for those who contribute to the project a minimum of $75. That’s right. Pixel Panties are still on prototype mode. If you want to support the project just click [here](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pixel-panties). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **8-bit Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of incorporating retro 8-bit design elements into various fashion products, appealing to nostalgia-driven consumers. - **Geek Chic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of trendy and fashionable clothing and accessories catering to the growing demand for geek and gaming-inspired apparel. - **Crowdfunding Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a crowdfunding campaign to gauge market interest and gather funding for unique fashion projects, leveraging the power of online communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative designs and materials in the fashion industry, targeting niche markets and offering unique products. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with gaming companies to create merchandise that combines fashion and gaming culture, appealing to a dedicated fan base. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize e-commerce platforms to establish a direct-to-consumer business model, enabling the sale of niche fashion products to a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md) - [Ultra-Light Intimates Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-lace.md) - [Romantic Game-Branded Undies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-4-simtimates-collection-kit.md) - [Color-Centric Underwear Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky-x-pantone-color-of-the-year.md) - [Valentine's-Inspired Period Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modibodi.md) - [Elegant High-Waisted Panties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cut-briefs.md) - [Tongue-in-Cheek Underwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debute-x-stripe-stare.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md)