Trends / 10 Oct 2022
Design Trend: QR Codes Everywhere (Tips to Use Them Well)
It looks like QR codes may be back – and here to stay. QR, which stands for quick response, is a bar code that most phone or tablet cameras read that provides a link to something online.
A tool that seemed like it had all but vanished re-emerged as a form of contactless information for things like menus or even to collect payments (such as PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo QR codes).
Using QR codes is more than a design trend; it can be a highly functional component of many design projects.
Here are some ideas for using them well (with a few examples from Envato Elements).