The Rise of QR Codes in 2025: How They’re Taking Over Our Lives

QR Codes in 2025

QR codes are everywhere. On your coffee cup. Your concert tickets. Maybe even the tag inside your new sweater. And, according to Uniqode’s State of QR Codes 2025 report, 59% of consumers scan them daily. Yeah, daily. It’s safe to say QR codes aren’t just a tech trend anymore; they’re a way of life. But why are businesses so obsessed with those little black-and-white squares? Simple. They’ve become a must-have. Not just for marketing, but for almost everything. Operations, logistics, even security. Need to confirm a delivery? Scan it. Checking into your…

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What If a QR Code Became the Mona Lisa of the Future?

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Turning QR Codes Into Art: How Artvizual is Transforming the Game QR codes. We all use them—for menus, payments, guided tours—you name it. They’ve become a daily part of life, with 59% of us scanning them every single day, according to recent numbers. But while they’re undeniably practical, traditional QR codes don’t exactly scream creativity. That’s where Artvizual changes the game. This Amsterdam-based company has flipped the script by launching a store that turns plain QR codes into stunning pieces of visual art, both animated and static. A Quick Look…

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The use of QR codes has spiked throughout the pandemic crisis

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Governments, organizations and companies have rapidly turned to contactless quick response barcodes. The use of QR codes has taken off across the country and around the world due to the ongoing pandemic crisis. Before the warnings to go zero-contact, the future of these pixelated barcodes was questioned. Businesses in particular have returned to the use of QR codes as they aim to provide their customers with a contactless experience. This is true in businesses of all sizes and in virtually every consumer-facing industry. Everywhere from grocery stores and pharmacies to…

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QR code labels market continues to expand and grow in value

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The market is expected to expand at CAGR of 9.7% during 2019 – 2027. Manufacturers of QR code labels are expected to witness healthy revenue growth due to how widely applicable this practical technology is for a diverse range of brands. According to a report from Future Market Insights (FMI), the quick response (QR) code labels market was valued at US$996.8 million in 2018 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during 2019 – 2027. The readability of these labels is helping to spur their growth.…

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Fashionable QR code jacket uniquely designed to the personality of the wearer

QR Code Jacket - Scan QR Code

QR codes aren’t always a basic pathway to a website or a mobile payment transaction. You’ve likely seen your fair share of QR codes on product labels, business cards, or for making payments, etc., but have you ever seen a personalized QR code jacket? Julie Helles Erikson has done just that, creating a fashionable garment designed to merge the wearers’ physical and digital lives, reports designboom. The garment revels the different personalities of the wearer. The QR code jacket is composed entirely of woven quick response codes. The purpose of…

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