QR Code Press

Mistake with QR codes sends scanners to surprising destination

12/04/201512/03/2015 Julie Campbell

The Wexford County Council accidentally linked its logo to an LGBT support network instead of its own site. The Wexford County Council in Ireland has made a bit of a mistake with the design of its new corporate logo, when it worked QR codes into the design, but linked them to a website other than its own, as had been its intention. In fact, instead of linking to the Wexford County Council website, it directed to an LGBT support site. When the QR codes were scanned, it automatically directed the…

QR codes in a “Frame” style launched by Denso

09/25/201409/23/2014 Julie Campbell

This new type of quick response code is meant to provide a more visually appealing barcode. Denso Wave Inc., the original creator of QR codes, has now announced that they have taken these smartphone friendly barcodes to a new and more visually appealing step that includes a “canvas area” in the center. These new forms of the quick response codes are being called the “Frame QR” and look notably different. These QR codes are designed with a center that allows for images, illustrations, holograms, and other visual effects to make…

How Aestheticodes Is Trying To Beautify QR Codes

12/01/201304/13/2014 Guest Post

Do you suffer from unattractive QR Codes? Were you even aware that QR Codes could be considered unattractive and thus have the potential to be made more beautiful? And were you also aware that something can be done about it? Alright, so maybe not ever company’s website needs to have their QR Codes beautified, but there are businesses out there that are more visually-oriented, and having attractive QR Codes, whether in posters, handouts, or online, is a benefit. That’s where Aestethicodes comes in. Aestheticodes Explained Aestheticodes is a new company…

Companies target augmented reality to help make QR codes more appealing

10/31/2011 Sam Lambert

QR codes are still quite new in markets outside of Japan. While they are gaining popularity in Western markets, consumers are still baffled by the black and white, blocky patterns that they see on a growing number of products. At times, the codes have been criticized – by both consumers and businesses – for being unappealing to the eye. As the codes begin to play a more prominent role in marketing, companies are looking to make changes to their QR codes to make them more aesthetically pleasing. It is difficult…

New wristbands with personalized QR codes

04/15/2011 Jesse Collins

WristbandConnection.com, a company widely known for their line of products that help promote a number of issues ranging from the social and medical realms, have announced the upcoming launch of their new high-tech wristbands that make use of mobile technology. The QR Coded Silicone Wristband, otherwise known as QR Code Bands, is the company’s first attempt to use barcode technology as a way to interact with their customers. The wristbands feature a rather prominent QR code which customers can configure through the company’s website. The codes can be linked to…