AI Art QR Codes now easy to try via Huggingface platform
QR codes, originally designed for the automotive industry in Japan, have become a ubiquitous part of our digital lives. Their simple, scan-able design has made it easy to quickly access a wealth of information without the need to type in a URL or download a separate app. Businesses use them for quick access to their websites, restaurants use them for digital menus, and they've even found their way onto concert tickets and advertising materials. These two-dimensional barcodes have truly become a staple of the digital age.
But there is a flaw. They are extremely boring.
What if these practical, yet rather boring, black and white squares could be more than just functional? What if they could also be a medium for artistic expression or branded content? Enter AI into the equation and voila: The QR Code AI Art Generator is born. This form of generative AI opens up a whole new world of possibilities for this once strictly utilitarian tool.
Prompt: a beach near a lake with a beach house, very sunny, summer
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In the past weeks, we’ve seen a few articles about this new form of QR codes blended with an image or image style. While the idea is pretty straightforward, it was still pretty unpractical to create a new visual because of all the different AI/tools connected together.
Because of this fact, some smart people put this thing together into 1 AI system and made it public via AI training platform Huggingface.co
It works by blending the content of a QR code with text-to-image prompts or a user-uploaded image, resulting in a unique piece of art that retains the functional aspects of a QR code.
A screenshot of the QR Code AI Art Generator Huggingface Space
Endless branding possibilites
Imagine walking into a café and scanning a beautifully designed QR code that is integrated seamlessly into the café's aesthetic, rather than just a simple black and white square on the corner of a table. Or picture a modern art exhibit where the QR codes themselves are part of the artwork, providing more information about each piece when scanned. These are just a few of the potential applications for this innovative tool.
Businesses can create branded QR codes that align with their visual identity, adding an extra layer of personalization to the user experience. Artists can experiment with this new medium, pushing the boundaries of where and how QR codes are used. And everyday users can have a bit of fun, turning their personal QR codes into unique works of art.
In essence, the QR Code AI Art Generator is a tool that revolutionises the way we think about and use QR codes. It offers a unique blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, opening up new creative possibilities.
Try it yourself: https://huggingface.co/spaces/huggingface-projects/QR-code-AI-art-generator