Hobo signs pre-date even me. They arose before and peaked during the Great Depression when many people struck bindle-over-shoulder out “riding the rails” in search of jobs and a better existence. In fact I don’t think I have ever seen Hobo Signs in use first-hand, though I am aware of it. Maybe QR Code will be the next logical step. CLICK through the gallery below for Hobo QR Codes developed by the Free Art and Technology Lab, some early Hobo Signs, and a photo of Hobo communication in use (translation unknown … unless lots of kisses). Next step … QR Code advertising spray pained onto surfaces like advertising posters? For the original article see Guerrilla-Innovation.
For QR Codes in Retail by Title see…
“Hobo QR Code for Digital Nomads”
“QR Code Sexier Than Skin“
“QR for Complex Product Communication“
“OtterBox Box Outdoes Itself“
“Target’s Holiday Toy QR Code Campaign“
“QR Codes for the Well-Dressed”
“Street-Smart Scan Code“
“QR Code Fills Storefront“
“Fashion Forward Facial QR“
“Drink Coaster QR Code Strategy“
“Watermelons Now Sport QR Codes“
“QR Code Out of Reach?“
“Faux QR Code More Fiction than Fact“
“QR Code TimeBomb: 14 Days and Counting Down“
“QR Window Decal is Transparent”
“QR Code Moves to Television”
“Poor Man’s QR Code”
“QR: Retailer‘s Secret Weapon Redirect”
“Idiotic QR Code Campaigns”
“QR and Mobile Trends Whitepaper“On a closely related topic try…
“Is WiFi a Benefit to Retail”
“Do You Prefer WiFi or a Restroom“For all QR Code resources see…
“QR Codes Tag” for a scrollable list of discussions.
“QR Codes in Retail Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“QR Codes Index Page” for all resources and links