A Hand-Drawn QR Code Alternative
A hand-drawn alternative to the QR code
A Hand-Drawn QR Code Alternative launched on July 27, 2015 with 270 votes, #58 of 4,208 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
Meshtag is a drawable barcode system that replaces traditional QR codes with hand-drawn patterns made from equilateral triangles and connected segments. Users create tags by drawing geometric shapes, then scan them with the Meshtag app to attach web links or messages. The system is designed for developers and creators who want a more customizable, artistic alternative to standard QR codes. Tag longevity varies based on complexity.
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From the sources
A meshtag is a "drawable barcode" that you can create by drawing triangles and sides of triangles. Then you can attach a web link or a message that anyone can access by scanning the tag with the Meshtag app. Always start by drawing an equilateral triangle. At this point you have the simplest valid tag. Draw additional segments with the same lengths and angles as the segments in the triangle. Scan the meshtag just like a bar code. Then claim it by attaching a link or a message. Small meshtags have lifespans that depend on their complexity. A simple tag might only last for a week, while a more complex one might last for 6 months or a year. Very complex tags will never expire. This prevents…from meshtag.com
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