# QR Code Keychains The Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain by aiia is a Promotional Tool for Businesses By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-hitech-keychain References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/06/19/charm-your-clients/) & [enjoy-aiia](http://enjoy-aiia.com/) The Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain is a chic and sleek device that is doubly useful. At least, when it comes to businesses. A [stylish promotional tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-paper-cards), it boasts a [QR code covered trinket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-scan) can direct people to any number of tools and information. Whether that simply involves a website or an interactive app, its use is left up to those interested in using the Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain. Designed by aiia, a company focused on creating great promotional gifts, the Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain is essentially a metal patch that is hung off of a cord that is available in a slew of different colors. According to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture), "Codes may be printed in any color or shape, whether carbonic, 3D, overlapping dots, geeky images or portraits." A custom logo can be displayed on the other side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **QR Code Promotional Tools:** Businesses are utilizing QR code keychains and similar devices as promotional tools to direct customers to their websites and interactive apps. - **Customizable Metal Patches:** Companies like aiia are offering customizable metal patches for promotional purposes. - **Sleek and Stylish Promotional Gifts:** The Talisman Hi-Tech Keychain by aiia offers a modern and polished option for businesses seeking promotional gifts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marketing and Advertising:** QR code keychains and similar promotional tools represent a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies. - **Promotions and Giveaways:** Companies like aiia that specialize in customizable promotional gifts see an opportunity to provide sleek and stylish keychains and other devices for businesses. - **Retail and Customer Service:** Retailers and other customer-facing businesses may find innovative ways to use QR code keychains and similar devices to direct customers to helpful resources and information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Programmable QR Code Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tags.md) - [Custom QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-ai-20.md) - [QR Code Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-builder.md) - [Lip Serum Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solecito-carrier-charm.md) - [Custom QR Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-styler.md) - [Digital Sticky Note Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-sticky-notes.md) - [QR Code Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-shorty.md) - [QR Code Tracker Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-lost-and-found-labels.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Carabiner Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atech-airtag-multitool.md)