Tag: qr codes

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

John Montgallo
qr code art

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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Another WWE QR code was recently revealed

Stephanie Beck
QR Code - WWE

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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You now need a QR code to leave this part of Quebec, Canada

Julie Campbell
QR codes - imge of Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Canada

The Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago now requires a barcode scan for departure The Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago has implemented a new rule for visitors and locals alike who want to leave the islands: they must use a QR code. Alternately, residents who want to leave must show official ID The Îles-de-la-Madeleine is located in Gulf of St. Lawrence in the Canadian province of Quebec. Its new system requires anyone seeking to leave its borders to have to show an official ID (residents) or use a QR code (non-residents). To obtain the quick response barcode…

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Last QR code from the Taylor Swift mystery challenge was in Montreal

Sam Lambert
QR Code - Image of City of Montreal

After fans searched around the world for a number of barcodes, the last one was located in Canada Entertainer, musician, entrepreneur, and performer Taylor Swift is well known for her love of dropping hints for mystery challenges around her music, and a recent challenge had fans looking for QR code displays around the world. Swift often tucks Easter Eggs into her performances and albums Recently, the performer challenged her fans, also known as Swifties, to spot posters and murals displayed in locations around the world and that showed a QR…

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Small cities and towns increasingly turn to QR code heritage projects

Julie Campbell
QR code - Heritage Project

Moose Jaw, Canada is among the latest examples of this use for quick response barcodes. In a recent Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for the city of Moose Jaw in Canada, the attendees viewed a presentation introducing QR code plaques as a way to share the city’s history with residents and visitors. The appeal includes consumer familiarity with the technology and affordability of implementation The presentation was given by Jessica McNaughton, a local business owner of memoryKPR, which provides businesses and individuals alike with the opportunity to store, save, and protect…

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