QR_HOBO_CODES
A set of stencils containing QR messages which, covertly marked in urban spaces, may be used to warn people about danger or clue them into good situations.
These stencils can be understood as situated infoviz for urban spaces — providing directions, information, and warnings to digital nomads and other indigenterati. We present these as modern equivalents of the chalk-based "hobo signs" developed by 19th century vagabonds and migratory workers to cope with the difficulty of nomadic life. Indeed, our set of QR stencils port a number of classic hobo annotations to the QR format ("turn right here", "dangerous dog", "food for work") as well as some new ones, with a nod to warchalking, that are specific to contemporary conditions ("insecure wifi", "hidden cameras", "vegans beware").
Fabricated with generous support from Ponoko.com.
Official site: fffff.at/qr-stenciler-and-qr-hobo-codes/
QR_HOBO_CODES
A set of stencils containing QR messages which, covertly marked in urban spaces, may be used to warn people about danger or clue them into good situations.
These stencils can be understood as situated infoviz for urban spaces — providing directions, information, and warnings to digital nomads and other indigenterati. We present these as modern equivalents of the chalk-based "hobo signs" developed by 19th century vagabonds and migratory workers to cope with the difficulty of nomadic life. Indeed, our set of QR stencils port a number of classic hobo annotations to the QR format ("turn right here", "dangerous dog", "food for work") as well as some new ones, with a nod to warchalking, that are specific to contemporary conditions ("insecure wifi", "hidden cameras", "vegans beware").
Fabricated with generous support from Ponoko.com.
Official site: fffff.at/qr-stenciler-and-qr-hobo-codes/