QR codes have a lot to live up to, but they’ve come a long way from awkward scanning postures and terrible placement. If you are unconvinced that QR codes can be effectively deployed, look at these amazing examples of how they are creatively changing mobile interactions in real life.

Istanbul’s Berrge Tattoo wanted to find the next great tattoo artist, so their ad was a QR code that worked when it was filled in – a task that requires as much dexterity as inking.

Korea’s Emart Sunny Sale Uses a 3D QR code that only works between the sunny hours of 12:00 – 1:00. The campaign was so effective Emart saw an increase of 25% in lunchtime sales. Read more

Do you want to make your holiday cards and gifts a little extra special this year? Give your friends a QR code link to a free Christmas book through Project Gutenberg.

Simply explore one of our free eBook lists (below) and click on the link for the individual books. Every title has its own code–simply click the “QR Code” tab at the top of the page (pictured). You can print the QR code at home and stick it in a holiday card, photograph or gift.

Your friends can scan the QR code with a smartphone and download the free eBook. They can use QR code readers like Kaywa Reader, Zxing Reader, Qrafter and Optiscan to download. If you want to share links to other free eBooks, you can use one of these free tools to generate QR codes: Kaywa, GoQR.me, Zxing, or QR Stuff.

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Want to make a QR Code? Check out Eyeconit, a new tool that lets you make a QR code with your brand’s image is available. It is available for free in beta at this link.

All you have to do is pick an image or a design (you can choose your own or use one from their gallery), then decide which type of QR code you would like, a url, text, phone #, SMS or app link.

The tool will generate app links for the App Store, Google Play, Blackberry App World and Windows Market Place. Then you can size the QR code and voila, it will generate a QR code that you can download and use as you like. (You have to make an account to download the code). Read more