They were invented there 🇯🇵 in 1994 by automotive company Denso Wave, a Toyota subsidiary. They needed a more accurate way to track vehicles and parts during the manufacturing process.

They are also big on LinkedIn,  Singapore 🇸🇬 and other Tech conferences. A hangover from COVID and physical business cards? 

A key feature missing though is a ‘notes’ functionality after scanning a persons LinkedIn QR code. 

That way you can remember the context  of the conversation or follow-up if needed post meeting. 

A quick hack is to message the individual straight after the meeting with agreed next steps or context and use the messages to do all your follow ups. 

To access your own LinkedIn QR code.

1. Click on the search bar window at the top of your mobile app screen. 

2. Click on the small code at the end of the window on the right. 

3. Show your code to the person who can point their phone’s camera to it and click on the link to open the profile. 

4. To save time you can save your QR as a favourite in your photos for quick access.