# Computer App Cupcakes Uber-Geeky Baking Inspiration By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/application-cupcakes-uber-geeky-baking-inspiration References: [cupcakestakethecake.blogspot](http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2008/12/twitter-cupcakes.html) We have seen our fair share of [cupcakes designed like geeky games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-and-kinder), but this lot takes the biscuit. Crumbs, they really are uber-geeky. This is a collection of baking-related goodies dedicated to sites such as Firefox, [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) and the like. There is no way to put this kindly--some are clearly a lot better than others. They are cool in a strange kind of way, but it also concerns me that people continue to project such hopes and aspirations onto things that are basically just applications. Yes, I know that ‘Space Invaders’ is not technically an “application,” but they are super cool anyway. Image Credits: [Digg](http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/valleywag/2008/06/digg_cupcake.jpg) | [Space Invaders](http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/space_invaders_cupcake_3.jpg) | [Mac Geek](http://www.shinyshiny.tv/geek_mac_cupcakes.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geeky Cupcakes:** Opportunity for innovative cupcake designs inspired by geek culture, such as video games and social media platforms. - **Baking-related Goodies:** Potential for creative baking products and accessories dedicated to technology and internet themes. - **Projection of Aspirations Onto Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create applications that fulfill people's hopes and dreams in unique ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative designs and flavors of geek-themed cupcakes cater to a niche market and attract tech-savvy customers. - **Baking Supplies:** Growing demand for baking accessories and tools inspired by technology and internet culture presents an opportunity for industry players. - **App Development:** Developing applications that go beyond their basic functions to fulfill users' aspirations can create a disruptive impact in the app market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Themed Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-cupcakes-mix.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Cheeky Baking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermoist.md) - [Iconic Cupcake Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-cupcakes.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-pint-collection.md) - [Video Game Cookie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md)