QR codes are no longer just shortcuts; they’re becoming programmable experiences, personalized touchpoints, and design assets.

In this episode, Codey and Emily explore what’s next for QR codes across industries: from next-gen packaging and improved UX to trust signals, shared ownership, and the creative revolution of AI-generated QR codes.

Whether you’re a marketer, designer, or just QR-curious, this future-forward conversation is packed with insights, tips, and a few surprises.

What makes someone actually scan your QR code? In this episode, Codey and Emily discuss the visual, strategic, and behavioral choices that separate high-performing QR codes from forgettable ones.

From color contrast and logo placement to CTA messaging and real-world use cases (including the rise of AI-generated artistic QR codes), this is your complete guide to QR design that gets results.

Whether you're a marketer, a designer, or just tired of being ignored in the corner of the packaging, this one’s for you.

🧠 Smart tips🎨 Design insights📦 Real-world advice🔍 All in under 20 minutes

Why does a black-and-white square deserve its day?

In this episode of QR Code Tales, Codey and Emily unveil the story behind QR Code Day, which is launched by QRCodeKIT and officially celebrated on August 8, the birthday of Masahiro Hara, the inventor of the QR code.

From its origins in a Japanese car factory to the game-changing invention of dynamic QR codes in 2009 by the team behind QRCodeKIT, we explore how this humble square quietly reshaped how we connect the physical and digital worlds.

Tune in to discover why QR codes are more than just links and why their best days might still be ahead.