Missing Link - Smart Luggage Tags

Revolutionizing the Way You Retrieve Lost Belongings

Missing Link is an online identification service that allows users to securely tag their belongings. Each luggage tag is equipped with a unique UID# and a QR Code that links to the user's profile on missinglink.com. To activate the tag, users simply register on the website, enter the UID#, and choose what information they would like displayed using the ON/OFF switches.

The technology behind Missing Link is designed to be user-friendly. The website and mobile app are simple to use, ensuring that the software matches the hardware seamlessly. The luggage tags themselves are made of PVC, with graphics printed on the front and back, and a signature panel on the back.

Measuring the size of a standard credit card, the luggage tags are compact and convenient. With a choice of four colors, they are easily recognizable at a quick glance, making it easier for good Samaritans to identify and return lost items.

The process of using Missing Link is straightforward. First, users create a free administrator account on missinglink.com, where they enter all their desired contact information. Then, they register the UID# of the tag on their profile. Finally, they attach the tags to their belongings, and they're good to go.

The Missing Link project started in the spring of 2013 and was completed in the spring of 2014. Throughout the development process, the designers conducted various studies at airports and schools, discovering that 60% of people who lose items don't have a chance at recovering them due to a lack of labeling. This insight fueled their determination to create a strong communication tool for returning lost items.

One of the main challenges faced by the designers was creating a user-friendly website and mobile app interface. They enlisted the help of friends and family to test the web interface and ensure ease of use. The result is a simple product that has the potential to help many people, both within and outside the industry.

Missing Link - Smart Luggage Tags have been recognized for their ingenuity and creativity. In 2015, they were awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category. This prestigious award is bestowed upon designs that exhibit strong technical and creative skills, contributing to improvements in quality of life.

With Missing Link - Smart Luggage Tags, you can travel with peace of mind, knowing that your belongings are protected and easily identifiable. Say goodbye to the stress of losing items and hello to a more secure and efficient way of retrieving them.