There's been a low-level buzz around 'QR' codes (and other such proprietary
and non-proprietary 2D barcodes) and museums for ages, but I've never really
been convinced by them, mainly because the primary use-case seems to have
been "get some more information/media about the object in front of you",
which is pretty much what a museum label/kiosk already does.
However, I think I may finally have been convinced of an interesting use for
these barcodes. Enter Sticky Bits: http://www.stickybits.com/
In short, the interesting thing about Sticky Bits, which is a mobile phone
application and web service, is that it layers public commentary and
annotation on top of EXISTING barcodes (eg on books, products, or any
existing 2d barcode). Basically, it uses the barcode simply as an
identifier, rather than as a link to a website.
Have a play - I'll be interested to know what people think. I'm not sure
how many museums on here have experimented with adding QR/barcodes next to
their objects, but if there are any, why not see how this might work with
your existing system?
Frankie
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Frankie Roberto
Experience Designer, Rattle
0114 2706977
http://www.rattlecentral.com
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