Even though this year’s Halloween is going to be different, it doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t dress up! I’ve compiled some of my favourite tech Halloween costume ideas – and techie pumpkin decorations to help you create yours for this year 🎃
No wifi
This was my last year’s Halloween costume! It was super simple to execute (liquid eyeliner saved the day) and got quite a few laughs from techies 😊
The Queen of Data
In 2018 I went all out and created a Nerd Crown as I called it – it was a pretty fun project!
Feature, Not a Bug
Laura’s never disappoints at Halloween, her costumes are always so creative and punny!
SQL Server
Another gem by Laura, probably my favourite Halloween costume of all times!
The Cloud
So simple, cute and as always, very punny 😉
Error 401: Authorization Required
Anther awesome costume that can be very last-minute!
Ada Lovelace
Robyn posted this a while back and I still keep on thinking about this. What an awesome costume 🥰
Error 404: Costume Not Found
Another error last-minute gem of a costume!
Copycat
Adjust the keys for Mac 😉

Phishing Scam
I haven’t seen too many cybersecurity themed costumes and this one stole my heart!

Spam
Because we all hate spam. Not sure about the food, never tried that one

Hashtag
Love the idea, but would love to see a more interesting/funny execution

GitHub’s Octocat
So unbelievably cute!

Blue Screen of Death
For all of the Windows users

Body Tag
Back to basics

Window’s Little Helper
Do you remember this guy? Ahh makes me feel so old!

Identity Thief
Another cybersecurity costume and so simple to make!

Cache and Cookies
That was not a costume, but can you make it one? 😉
Pumpkin Decoration Ideas
Because let’s be honest, it’s not Halloween without a carved pumpkin 😉
Do you have any other ideas for a tech Halloween costume? Share them in the comments! And don’t forget to tag me in your techie Halloween stories, I’d love to share them 🎃