# Geek Chic Illusion Drapes ASCII Computer Code Curtains By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascii-computer-code-curtains References: [joshspear](http://www.joshspear.com/item/ascii-code-curtains/) & [nsybrandy.nl](http://www.nsybrandy.nl/) Does anybody remember ASCII code and games that used characters from the old computer code? Old fuddy-duddys do. Designer [Nieke Sybrandy](http://www.nsybrandy.nl) pays homage to the early game designers, but does it in a very cool way. She's taken the coding and made luxurious, sheer curtains that resemble something entirely different when viewed from a distance. From afar, the **ASCII Computer Code Curtains** look like they're marked with a beautiful silhouette of a tree. Closer examination reveals their truly geeky nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-themed Home Decor:** The popularity of nostalgic items and designs presents an opportunity for businesses to create retro-themed home decor products. - **Geek-inspired Fashion:** The rise of geek culture has created a demand for fashion items that incorporate nerdy or tech-related elements. - **Creative Use of Technology in Design:** Incorporating elements of technology, such as computer code, into design can create unique and visually intriguing products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-themed decor by creating products that provide a nostalgic feel. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the geek-inspired fashion trend by launching collections that feature nerdy or tech-related elements. - **Design:** Designers can explore and experiment with incorporating technology, such as computer code, into their creations for innovative and visually captivating designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Optically-Designed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-coffee-tables.md) - [Curtain-Style Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-rgbic-curtain-lights.md) - [Millennium Operating System Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-ugly-sweater-bliss-edition.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md) - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md)