Creating A Business Card That Lives in My Phone

 

Creating A Business Card That Lives in My Phone

My educational trip to the conference in LA opened my eyes to many kinds of technology. It’s amazing what you become exposed to when you step outside your usual environment and connect with people from different fields.

As I mentioned before, seeing self-driving cars made me think a lot about how far technology has advanced, even to the point of replacing some human tasks, and how I still struggle with fully trusting some of these new inventions with my life.

Another thing that caught my attention was how technology makes everything accessible within seconds. During several sessions and presentations, I met people I wanted to connect with and exchange contact information, but with limited time between transitions, it was difficult.



 During a table discussion for new members, I met someone who had to leave in the middle of our conversation. He looked at me and said,

 “If you want to connect, you can just take a picture of this QR code. I replied “yes!”

I pulled out my camera, scanned the code, and within seconds I had access to his digital card. I instantly had all his contact information, much more reliable than a business card that could easily get lost.

When I returned from the conference, I visited the website, downloaded the Blinq app, and created my own digital card to share with others. Now I have the app on my phone, and it’s much easier to connect with people without worrying about losing their contact information.

Every once in a while, when I interact with technology like this, I feel a sense of awe and gratitude. I can’t help but notice how these innovations make life easier and save time when used effectively.


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