About Cool Nerd Apparel

Founded in Eugene, Oregon, by award- winning author Cornelius D. Jones in 2025. As a philosopher, he created the brand to promote higher thinking through fashion and remind the world it's cool to be smart. Cool Nerd is more than a brand; we are leading a movement.

We are a 100% veteran-owned brand and are proud to offer military discounts to fellow veterans.

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Our Process and Impact

We pride ourselves on creating high-quality merchandise at reasonable prices as a gesture of appreciation to our customers. We use embroidery for durability and a high-end finish, as well as Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing technology to create some of our lower-priced apparel.

A close-up of a person wearing a graphic t-shirt with abstract geometric patterns.
A close-up of a person wearing a graphic t-shirt with abstract geometric patterns.

We create apparel that blends innovative concepts with stylish designs, encouraging wearers to express their intellect boldly and confidently. All apparel has the signature Cool Nerd logo or Philosopher label. Each design is unique and carefully crafted, featuring words that stand out from the crowd.

Community Impact

We are redefining the mainstream image of what it means to look and be smart. Each piece of our apparel features a word associated with learning and a message that reminds the world you can look cool while fostering a vibrant community of thinkers and creators, and promoting knowledge.

Historically, a nerd was always perceived as someone who wasn't cool, overly obsessed with learning, introverted, and lacking the swagger to fit in with popular social circles. This brand not only helps them fit in but also shifts the cultural perception of what it means to look fashionable while representing their intellect.