# Geek Graffiti By Michael Marucci | Published 2007-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-graffiti References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org) & [4colorrebellion](http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/12/26/image-of-the-day-link-on-a-wall/) Remember **[Nerd Art Paintings](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerd-art-paintings-based-on-video-games)**? Well, now we have Geek Graffiti, proving that vintage Nintendo games never lose their cool. Even in the graffiti counter-culture there's always room for retro pixels. **Implications** - This particular example features the legendary character of Link from the Zelda franchise. Link was lovingly drawn up on a brick wall in Melbourne by artists known as ghostpatrol and miso. For anyone who is a fan of [retro Nintendo games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro), this kind of graffiti would certainly brighten up even the cloudiest of days. Let's hope that this is one [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) trend that also gains traction in cities outside of Australia as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunity to create street art and graffiti inspired by vintage Nintendo games. - **Geek Culture:** Potential to explore geek-inspired art forms, such as graffiti, that resonate with a niche audience. - **Street Art Revival:** Reviving interest in street art by incorporating popular retro gaming themes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to leverage popular retro gaming themes in their artwork and gain recognition. - **Entertainment:** Potential to develop immersive experiences that combine geek culture, street art, and retro gaming. - **Tourism:** Cities with retro gaming graffiti could attract tourists interested in exploring geek culture and street art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-playstation.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game Merchandise Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-king-of-games.md)