Posted by
Julian Gratton
September 8th, 2009
Designer QR Codes
by Julian Gratton
QR Codes. Great little invention… bloody boring to look at though. Well not any more thanks to the Tokyo based agency SET who have found a way to make these two dimensional barcodes visually more interesting.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with QR Codes. A QR Code (The QR standing for Quick Response) is a Japanese invention that was initially used for tracking vehicle parts in vehicle manufacturing. They are common in japan and with the rise in popularity in smart phones on these shores… we’re beginning to see a lot of them in adverts and magazines.
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Best of Manchester Awards 2009. The edgy, quirky and creative soul of the city, that’s been plucked by an esteemed panel of judges and assembled for your pleasure on the top floor of the Urbis.
I’ve always been interested in the creations of Stefan Sagmeister. I describe his work as creations not design nor art because I feel his work can’t be classified in one particular category. His conceptions and application of graphic design go beyond traditional notions of the practice, taking it into the field of performance and conceptual art, painting and sculpture.
