# Geeky Home Decor Has Hidden Meaning Equation Bookshelf By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-shelf-has-deeper-hidden-meaning-unless-your-a-math-dork References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/11/equation-bookshelf.html) Hey, math dorks can be trendy! Put up this [equation shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) for your [bowling trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-home) and see if your friends recognize the symbols as math equations. If you are a total math geek yourself, you might even be able to figure out a priority on how you display your prized treasures by making an equation that actually has some sense to it. **Implications** - Geeky themes have taken a surprising rise in popularity, which is evident in a variety of products. In the past, geeks were ridiculed for their intelligence and their lack of social skills, but since then, the the quirky humor found on the Internet has given these people the credit that theydeserve. This has created a surge of interest amongst modern consumers, prompting brands to market [geek-inspired products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego) as a way of showing consumers that being smart is cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 79% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geek-inspired Home Decor:** Brands can tap into the rising popularity of geek culture by creating home decor products that incorporate mathematical and scientific elements. - **Quirky Humor Trend:** The demand for products with quirky and humorous elements is growing, offering opportunities for brands to infuse humor into their designs and messaging. - **Embracing Intelligence and Individuality:** Consumers are now valuing intelligence and embracing their individuality, allowing brands to create products that celebrate and cater to their unique interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the rising trend of geek-inspired products by creating a range of scientifically themed and humor-infused decor items. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can offer a wide range of geek-themed products that appeal to consumers looking for unique and humorous gift options. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can curate a selection of geek-inspired products, catering to the growing demand for these items amongst consumers who prefer online shopping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md)