Throughout 2012 the use of QR codes soared. A year on, we ask if the boom had any lasting legacies…
Let’s start with the obvious – QR codes aren’t sexy. They’re the dodgy tattoos of the creative industries, offering little more than hype and “newness” to products and posters. They aren’t easy on the eye and they’re a nightmare to work with. So why did they become so popular so quickly? And how can QR codes be used well?