# Tattooed Tech Gear Ed Hardy Mice and Mousepads Will Not Make You Cool By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-hardy-mice References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2009/09/ed_hardy_mouse_and_mousepad.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_ss&y=0&field-keywords=ed&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Nothing brings people together more then a communal dislike, and I know a ton of people have their hate on for Ed Hardy. Now the fashion line is back with [Ed Hardy mice and mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouseskins). Just 'cause you don’t have the guts to get a real tattoo doesn’t mean that your tech gear shouldn’t be decked out! The Ed Hardy Mice and Mousepads feature the line's [signature illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-casetify) that are sure to point out to anyone who visits your office just how, um, *cool* you are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Tech Gear:** Creating customizable tech gear designs can appeal to a wide range of consumers who want to express themselves through their electronic devices. - **Collaboration of Fashion and Technology:** The fashion industry can collaborate with technology companies to create unique, fashionable and functional tech gear for consumers. - **Tech Accessories as a Fashion Statement:** Consumers can use tech accessories as a way to showcase their personal style, creating opportunities for unique and eye-catching designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore the merger of fashion and technology industries to create unique and functional wearables and tech gear. - **Technology:** Technology companies can partner with fashion brands to create innovative wearables and tech gear designs to appeal to a broader audience. - **Design:** Designers can explore the use of advanced printing and customization technologies to create personalized and stylish tech gear that appeals to individual taste and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Hip Mini Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-pop-mouse.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Anime-Inspired Mouse Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brando-pokemon-pikachu-wireless-mouse.md) - [Cute Creature-Themed Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-gengar-edition.md) - [Bold Themed Gaming Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-x-pokmon.md) - [Baroque-Style PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornamental-msi-mouse.md) - [Japanese Cartoon-Branded Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kuromi.md) - [Luxe Leather Construction Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-leather-mouse-pad.md) - [Skin-Inspired Gaming Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouseskins.md)