QR codes have been gaining in popularity for a while now…but in 2010 we saw a big upswing in the use of these 2D codes within events. If this Google traffic trends report for QR Codes doesn’t reinforce this point well enough, let me tell you that “QR Codes Events” is the second highest search term for incoming traffic to my blog (only behind “ready2spark”). So, I thought I’d use this trend as an opportunity to share some great resources with you. Below is a mega list including event case studies, tools, ideas and resources. I hope you enjoy!
Case Studies
ESET uses QR Codes at SXSW – “The Benefits & Pitfalls of QR Codes”
Chevy uses geolocating + QR Codes to get people interacting
Ideas
QR Codes as art – The “QR Code Show” at Pink Hobo Gallery
QR Codes in Times Square for Internet Week New York
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuGHqz3Qo2s&feature=player_embedded
Dayton ScanVenger Hunt in Miami Valley
Luis Vuitton pairs with designer Murakami to create beautiful QR Codes
London’s Festival of Architecture introduces Tales of the City
Starbucks lets you pay for coffee with QR Codes
Rochester Jazz Festival informs attendees of the daily schedule through QR Codes
Tools
QReate & Track lets you create QR Codes with event details
Learnings
How not to use QR Codes: “Down the mobile anti-marketing hole”
Out of the box
Wine for tech lovers features personalized QR Codes
Audi makes a giant QR code out of people
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64in_yApB2Q&feature=player_embedded
To learn more ideas, check out my post on QR Codes for Events.
Have you used QR Codes for you events. If so, what were your learnings and what would you share with others looking to implement them into their events?
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@lizlathan I compiled a few case studies on QR codes last year. This may help. http://www.ready2spark.com/2010/07/qr-co… cc: @design_events #eventprofs
@ready2spark I was actually just checking those out before Tweeting. awesome work. Thanks for sharing!
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