Category Archives: Technology

Sampling the delights of virtual experiences

Lockdown feels like normal, you’re stuck indoors, and theres a limit of what to do. Things are very different currently. We are all going through huge life style changes and unclear to when life will return to ‘normal’. I’m generally … Continue reading

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The Cookie Law – What’s it all about?

What are cookies? Cookies are small files that are left on a users computer. Cookies are used to save data in order to track what the user is doing in order for a users experience to be tailor made. The … Continue reading

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QR Codes – Quick Response…..really?

So, QR codes are popping up more and more. They are designed for people to be able to obtain data quickly, but is this actually correct? Are Quick Response codes really so quick? And if not, should their name be … Continue reading

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Are QR codes really that quick?

I was talking to someone about the use of QR codes the other day. His view point of QR codes was very pessimistic, but understandable. He pointed out that he could type in a URL faster than scanning in a … Continue reading

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QR Code Posters – Disney Customised QR

A nice idea that I discovered today was a set of posters for Disney that plays with the visuals of QR codes to create the faces of famous Disney characters. What’s really nice about it is the simplicity of the … Continue reading

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The Good Cook: Breakdown

Another week has passed. This time last week after the broadcast of the cookery show The Good Cook my blog received a large amount of traffic yet again, this time doubling the week prior. In anticipation to more people coming … Continue reading

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QR Codes for Beginners

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Giant QR code Analytics

I recently set up a giant QR code in one of the ground floor windows at Ravensbourne (my University). A company under the name of Glyfco kindly set up the code for me to gain analytics from. The beauty of … Continue reading

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QR Codes – Response to This is Hoop article

I think anyone who says that QR codes are a waste of time are not really seeing the possibilities here. QR codes provide a brilliant platform of access to the masses (providing they have a smartphone). As these little codes … Continue reading

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QR Greetings cards

A selection of QR greetings cards as a practical piece of research for my dissertation on “An Augmented Future.” It’s funny how greetings cards sell so well considering the digital alternatives. By blending QR codes and greetings cards together an … Continue reading

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