# Dorky Illustration Tees 'Know Your Nerds' Tee by Riccardo Bucchioni Charts Out All the Geeks By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-your-nerds-tee1 References: [thedailywh.at](http://thedailywh.at/post/1399228427/another-tee-of-the-day-know-your-nerds-by) & [threadless](http://www.threadless.com/product/2538/Know_Your_Nerds) The 'Know Your Nerds' tee by Riccardo Bucchioni is a nerdtastic piece of clothing that is educational too! With [cute illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu), this t-shirt keeps you up-to-date, teaching you all about the different types of geeks out there. From Computer Nerds to [Otaku Nerds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule), this tee will keep you in-the-know in nerdville. Check out the gallery to see the humorous nerdtastic chart and pick a tee for your inner geek! **Implications** - In fashion, entertainment and the media, the rise of [nerd chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater) in recent years is changing the previous perception of what is cool. Designers, artists and photographers looking to appeal to a broader range of consumers with diverse looks and tastes are inspired by the hip nerd style that is becoming more prominent as a result of the societal desire to diversify what is perceived as fashionable and popular. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nerd Chic Apparel:** Opportunity for designers and fashion brands to cater to the rise of nerd chic with creative graphic tees and other apparel. - **Role of Imagery in Education:** Opportunity for educational material to use creative illustrations to make learning more fun and engaging. - **Geek Culture Promotion:** Opportunity for media companies to promote and celebrate geek culture more prominently. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of nerd chic apparel to attract diverse consumers. - **Education:** Educational material and companies can incorporate creative illustrations to promote fun and engaging learning. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment industry can promote and celebrate geek culture to appeal to a diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md) - [Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunterhunter-tees.md) - [Anime Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md)