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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Learn why QR Codes are so cool and what creative uses and ideas people are coming up with everyday.
Hellmann’s Turns Ketchup Packets into QR Code Currency with Mayonnaise Campaign
Hellmann’s, the renowned condiment brand, has whipped up an entirely new way to engage consumers with their latest “Ketchup Currency” campaign. By combining mobile technology, machine learning, and a touch of humor, the Unilever-owned company is challenging traditional condiment norms while offering consumers discounts and incentives through QR code scans. This digital-forward initiative not only modernizes brand engagement but also sheds light on how technology is reshaping consumer experiences in everyday shopping. The Mechanics of “Ketchup Currency” At the heart of this campaign is Hellmann’s clever idea to turn surplus…
Read MoreWhy QR Code Payments Are the Secret to APAC’s Digital Wallet Boom
The Rise of Digital Wallets in APAC: Redefining Payments and the Future of Cashless Economies Across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, digital wallets such as Alipay and WeChat Pay have fundamentally reshaped the way individuals and businesses handle money. From paying for a morning coffee to securing government subsidies, these mobile payment innovations have positioned APAC as a global leader in the transition toward cashless economies. But what makes this transformation so significant, and what challenges remain in this highly dynamic landscape? Cashless Economies on the Rise By 2024, an estimated…
Read MoreQR codes offer Tencent a fresh opportunity in Southeast Asia
The quick response barcodes offer a new way for the Chinese company to expand in mobile payments. Tencent is looking to QR codes as a strong opportunity to expand its mobile payments system throughout more of Southeast Asia, using its WeChat Pay. The Chinese giant’s digital wallet is already ubiquitous domestically Tencent spoke at the edge of the Money 20/20 conference this year on the subject of technology in Asia. There, a company exec said that by linking QR code mobile payment systems cross-border, WeChat Pay – called Weixin Pay…
Read MoreAnother WWE QR code was recently revealed
A recent WWE Backlash Broadcast gave viewers another barcode to scan A recent WWE Backlash Broadcast has revealed another QR code as a part of its campaign that has also included several mysterious glitches. The latest barcode indicated that a reveal could be approaching The QR code and glitch additions have been showing during the WWE’s Backlash. The most recent appeared between matches while Michael Cole, WWE announcer, was talking about Lyon, France, the event’s host city. B-roll of the French countryside was playing when the barcode suddenly displayed on…
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