Gotham Guide
Aaron Uhrmacher (American, born 1977)
Interactive Telecommunications Program (est. 1979) New York University (USA, est. 1831)
2009
HTML Website, Quick Response (QR) Codes, Mobile Processing
By installing yellow QR codes on walls and surfaces throughout NYC, Gotham Guide has embedded a self-guided tour into the very fabric of the city. When they come across one of the Gotham Guide QR codes, participants can use their smartphones to access a wealth of historical facts about that particular site or neighborhood. This structure enables participants to explore the city at their own pace, or even to stumble upon these troves of information while running an everyday errand; for those who desire a more directed, comprehensive tour, Gotham Guide publishes maps clearly indicating where all their QR codes are located.
Category: City
Tags: Maps / Networks / Liminal Spaces
