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.

QR codes are evolving fast. In this episode, Codey and Emily guide you into the world of AI-generated QR codes and explain how they’re transforming branding, packaging, and print.

They cover:

• What AI QR codes really are (and how they work)
• How to write creative prompts that deliver stunning results
• How AI QR codes elevate brand identity

If you want your QR codes to do more than sit in a corner and become real brand assets, this episode is for you.

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Forget stacks of paper cards and awkward email exchanges. In this episode, Codey and Emily explain how digital business cards can transform how you connect, whether you’re a freelancer, a founder, or managing 10,000 team profiles.

They cover:

• What to include (and what to skip) on your card

• How to design for mobile, clarity, and trust

• Why QR codes and shortlinks make sharing effortless

• Real use cases for both individuals and enterprise teams

• How to roll out digital business cards at scale without losing control

  
  

This is about upgrading the way you introduce yourself.

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A QR code is a moment of engagement. But how do you know if it’s working?

In this episode, Codey and Emily discuss what QR performance really means and how to go beyond the scan count to gain real insights.

They cover:

• What tracking can actually tell you (and what it can’t)

• How to use UTM tags to see what happens after the scan

• The role of timing, location, and device data in campaign decisions

• Common performance killers and how to fix them

• How to compare QR codes across channels and improve results

• Turning scan data into smarter campaigns without overcomplicating it

  
  

If you’re using QR codes and not tracking performance, this is your cheat sheet.

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QR codes don’t have to be bland, generic, or off-brand. In this episode, Codey and Emily break down how to create QR codes that not only look great but actually work in the real world.

They cover:

• What “custom” really means, beyond colors and logos

• How to design codes that are scannable and branded

• Common printing mistakes that hurt performance

• Why branded URLs and landing pages matter just as much as design

• Practical tips for making QR codes part of your overall campaign identity

  
  

Whether you’re in marketing, design, or just tired of seeing black-and-white boxes on top of beautiful layouts, this episode will help you build codes that look like your brand, not an afterthought.

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QR codes are everywhere, but most people still don’t use them well. In this episode, Codey and Emily break down what makes a QR code functional, branded, and actually worth scanning.

They cover:

• Where QR codes came from (and why they’re still relevant)
• Static vs. dynamic QR codes and why one of them just doesn’t cut it
• What makes a QR code look great and work reliably
• How to track performance and connect to your analytics
• Where QR codes are working best right now and where they fail
• The biggest mistakes people still make in 2024

This is the episode for anyone who’s ever added a QR code to a flyer and hoped for the best. Learn how to make them part of your strategy, not just your layout.

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