# Geeky Honor Patches Advertise Your Pwnage with Foursquare Nerd Merit Badges By Kim Seto | Published 2010-03-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerd-merit-badges References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2010/02/16/foursquare-nerd-merit-badges/) & [nerdmeritbadges](http://www.nerdmeritbadges.com/) You love your labels, but you ain’t no Coach junkie. No, you prize geekdom over fashion victim and with these Nerd Merit Badges, a line of 1.5”, fully embroidered, [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap)-backed circular [patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeumont-blemish-patches), you can advertise your pwnage of all things binary--whether it's Foursquare or open source coding. Tech boys Randy Schmidt and John Young bring the brilliance behind the Nerd Merit Badges, urging usage everywhere, particularly on your ‘over-clocked, battle-scarred laptop.' They're made for those folks craving a nostalgic upgrade on scout and guide badge collections. Why? Because you wear your skills on your sleeve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geeky Honor Patches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable patches that allow individuals to showcase their expertise and achievements in various fields. - **Nerd Merit Badges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or app where users can earn virtual badges for their achievements and skills in the digital realm. - **Velcro-backed Patches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a new type of versatile adhesive that can be used for seamless attachment and detachment of various patches and badges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new line of fashionable and customizable accessories, such as bags, hats, or shoes, that incorporate tech-inspired patches and badges. - **Gaming and Gamification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a gamified learning platform that utilizes badges and patches as incentives for acquiring new skills and knowledge. - **DIY and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a subscription service or marketplace where craft enthusiasts can receive monthly kits to create their own unique patches and badges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Patio Behavior Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-behavior-badges.md) - [Event-Focused Smart Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proxfinity-cue.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [NFC Chip-Embedded Vintage Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mntge-and-dukes-cupboard.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md)