The Barcodas App Turns Barcodes into Pianos
Michael Hines — April 26, 2011 — Tech
References: nr74.org & fastcodesign
Barcodes are about to become infinitely more interesting thanks to the Barcodas app. The Barcodas app was created by Leo van der Veen, a designer who got the idea to create Barcodas while staring at a barcode over breakfast. It truly is the most important meal of the day.
The Barcodas app turns barcodes into one of eight C scale notes. The music made can be edited and shared via Facebook, encouraging your friends to experiment with the magic of barcode music. While QR codes are dominating popular culture, the noble barcode is still the most popular code around, with it being feature on nearly every retail item around the world. Check out a demo of the app here and see more musical apps from the Trend Hunter archives below.
The Barcodas app turns barcodes into one of eight C scale notes. The music made can be edited and shared via Facebook, encouraging your friends to experiment with the magic of barcode music. While QR codes are dominating popular culture, the noble barcode is still the most popular code around, with it being feature on nearly every retail item around the world. Check out a demo of the app here and see more musical apps from the Trend Hunter archives below.
Trend Themes
1. Barcode Music - The Barcodas app turns barcodes into musical notes, creating a new way to experience and share music.
2. Interactive QR Codes - The rise of QR codes in popular culture presents an opportunity to create interactive and engaging experiences beyond traditional barcode scanning.
3. Music Sharing Apps - The Barcodas app's feature to edit and share music via Facebook highlights the potential for innovative music sharing platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The widespread use of barcodes in retail creates a platform for integrating music and enhancing the shopping experience.
2. Technology - Developing interactive QR code applications opens up new possibilities for the technology industry, from marketing to entertainment.
3. Social Media - The ability to share music through Facebook showcases the potential for social media platforms to evolve as music sharing hubs.
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