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# QR Code Sneakers
Puma's LQD Cell Origin AR Can Be Scanned to Reveal Augmented Reality Filters

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lqd-cell-origin-ar
References: [thecurrentdaily](https://thecurrentdaily.com/2019/04/09/puma-releases-qr-coded-sneaker-that-triggers-ar-content/) & [puma](http://www.puma.com/lqdcell-app)

QR codes are sometimes integrated into the packaging or marketing materials to sell a pair of sneakers but [Puma's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-x-puma) LQD Cell Origin AR is a [QR code-enabled sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mx-authenticity-check) itself. The unique footwear design has the potential to be scanned to access a variety of [augmented reality filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tootsie-augmented-reality) and other fun content.

The LQD Cell Origin AR by Puma is paired with a dedicated app that provides more a mobile game, as well as more information about the footwear model. Thanks to augmented reality, sneaker fans will be able to see the shoe virtually burst into flames, as well as a deconstructed version of the shoe, layer by layer.

According to Puma, the "LQD CELL Origin AR is PUMA’s answer to a world in which the line between reality and the virtual realm becomes increasingly blurred."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **QR Code-enabled Sneakers:** The integration of QR codes into sneakers opens up opportunities for interactive and immersive experiences through augmented reality technology.
- **Augmented Reality Filters:** Augmented reality filters offer a new way for brands to engage with consumers by providing interactive and dynamic content.
- **Blurring the Line Between Reality and Virtual Realm:** The merging of reality and the virtual realm presents disruptive innovation opportunities across various industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Footwear:** The footwear industry can leverage QR code-enabled sneakers and augmented reality filters to enhance the consumer experience and drive engagement.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can adopt augmented reality technologies to offer unique and interactive shopping experiences for their customers.
- **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industries can explore the integration of augmented reality filters into their products to create immersive and interactive experiences for users.

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