SmashingConf Amsterdam Jam Sessions

April 13, 2026
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
https://smashingconf.com/amsterdam-2026/jam-session

Scannable Squares: Lines, Dots, and Disasters

From Morse code in sand to a revolution born in a Japanese car factory, scannable tech has a secret history of genius and absurdity. Let's have a look at how these lines and squares actually work, why they refuse to die, and what happens when humans try to get creative with them.