There has been a resent surge in nerd-ovations, just like what can be seen through barcode branding. From Scan-Coded Sculptures to Costly Coffee Cups—these nerdy barcode innovations are popping up all over the place!
With a noticeable trend toward scannable marketing, these quirky inventions are sure to be a hit with consumers. Nowadays, you don’t have to be a tech lover to appreciate the humor of temporary barcode tattoos and QR Code Belt Buckles.
Whether or not these examples of barcode branding are what you consider to be wearable fashions, they sure are fascinating. Some of these examples of barcode branding take it one step beyond gimmicky to be totally ingenious. BlackBerry users sure can attest to appreciating the convenient nature of the ‘scan barcode’ feature for BBM. It looks like these barcode branding breakthroughs are here to stay!
30 Barcode Branding Breakthroughs

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Funky Barcodes Spice Up Packaging

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Barcode Art
People Finding Ways to Get Creative With Everyday Mediocrity

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QR Code Art
'Space Invader' Makes Street Art With Digital Codes
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Wear Your Website
Scan Tshirts With Mobiles
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Funky Barcodes
D-Barcode Spices Up Packaging
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Temporary Barcode Tattoos
Brand Yourself This Halloween With Scott Blake's Customizable Fake Codes
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Scan Code Sculptures
Lab Craft at Tent London Showcases Amazing Digital Art
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Scannable Inked Art
The QR Code Tattoo Reads "Hold On" When Scanned
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Foods as Barcodes
Belgian Food Banks 'Donate a Barcode' Ads Help to Feed the Hungry
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Semacode Fashion 2
Digital T-Shirts by Emma Cott
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Little 3D Hologram Characters
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Barcode Art
Celebrity Barcode Portraits by Scott Blake
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Recycling Made Easy
Elegant Barcode Trashcan
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QR Code Belt Buckles
Customize Your Belt With Personal Messages or URLs
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Barcode Books
The Fil Dunsky 'Open Your Eyes' Series is Popping with Color
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UPC Art
Barcode Plantage Program
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Scannable Artwork
The Barcode Gallery Boasts QR Code Canvases as Wall Art
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Apps for Locavores
Mobile Phone 'Living Goods' Food Source Tracking Program
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Musical Barcode Apps
The Barcodas App Turns Barcodes into Pianos
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Retailer Loyalty Apps
The Key Ring Rewards Card App Will Store Your Barcoded Cards
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Educational Food Apps
The Fooducate App is a Downloadable Nutritionist
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Pleasing Produce Detectors
The Fresh Code is a an Intelligent Barcode
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Suitcase Barcodes
Trace Me Luggage Tracker
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Secret Coded Websites
Google Commemorates the First Barcode Patent
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Printing Without Labels
Barcode Imager Prints Directly on Packages
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Robotic Prescription Filling
'Intellifill IV' Uses Barcodes
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Costly Coffee Cups
Colin O'Dowd Makes the Bar Code the Center of Design with the BEEP Mug
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Cost-Comparison Scanners
This Price Check by Amazon App Makes Sure You Get the Best Deal
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Interactive Musical Blocks
The Barcode Piano Teaches Mixed Complexities Through Music
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Product-Picking Apps
Smoopa for Android is a Barcode-Scanning Comparison Application
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Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos
The Daily Defense Patches Deliver a Wellness Boost to the Skin
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups
Kimpton Hotels Has Partnered with Tiny Zaps Tattoo Studio
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Fabric Sticker Designs
Sticker Mule Has Debuted a Groundbreaking Product with Its Fabric Stickers
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Apparel-Branded Smart Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear Partnered with Reebok on Pair of Smart Glasses
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Striking Red Device Skins
dbrand Released the 'Carnage' Pattern for its Entire Device Portfolio
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Sustainable Sourceable Packagings
Securikett's Eco-Friendly Packaging are Verifiable by Consumers
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
AI Tattoo Generators
This AI Tool Enhances Creativity and Self-Expression With Body Art
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Enhanced-AI QR Packaging
LOVE CORN Partners with Flowcode for Submersive Activations
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
QR Code-Embedded Kid's T-Shirts
Malwee Debuts a Collection of Me Encontre T-Shirts for Kids
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Rewarding Resistance Bands
RXBAR's RXBands Have Codes That Only Reveal Once Stretched
Custom Tattoo Design Tools
AI Tattoo Generator Creates Custom Tattoo Designs from Written Ideas
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Nightclub-Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Carhartt WIP and Tresor Join on a Techno Alliance
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Semi-Permanent Tattoo Packs
The Travis Barker x Inkbox Collection Has Designs That Last for Days
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Drink Coaster Phone Cases
The Ultimate Signal-Free Party by Captain Morgan Encourages Presence
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches
Starface & Heaven by Marc Jacobs Launch the Tattoo Compact
Accessible RTD Cocktails
The Cocktail Collection by Ketel One is Equipped with On-Bottle QR Codes
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Hyper-Traceable Pet Foods
Goodlands Uses On-Pack QR Codes to Support Ingredient Transparency
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Artistic Monochromatic Wine Branding
The KRINK x Barossa Ink Limited Edition Shiraz is Full Bodied
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Navigational Protein Bars
Perfect Bar Created a Bar with a GPS to Lead Shoppers to Its Product
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Temperature-Monitoring Smart Shipping Labels
Reelables Debuts the 5G Cellular Label Technology
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
QR Code Generators
QR Fast Enables Easy QR Code Creation and Customization For All
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers
Starbucks Japan Drops the My Custom Stainless Steel Bottle Barista
Environmental Smart Packaging
iQRcode from BOTTA EcoPackaging Ensures Products Meet Standards
Custom QR Codes
QR Code AI 2.0 Creates Custom Codes with AI and Advanced Analytics
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Recycled Plastic Item Trackers
The Roam Smart Tracker Was Designed by the Tangerine Design Firm
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Research-Focused Label Printing
GA International's LabTAG Division Debuts New Integration
High Speed Barcode Readers
Thermo Scientific Improves the Capabilities of Its Product for Labs
Sensorial Fragrance Samples
Arcade Beauty's ScentSeal Features a Gel Formula That Applies to Skin
Low Migration Inks
The Brilliant Group is Making Fluorescent Color Safer for Food Packaging.
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Thermochromic Ink Packaging
Thermochromic Ink Enhances Go-GURT’s New Packaging Experience
QR Code Builders
QR Builder Offers a Personalized Solution for Individuals or Businesses
Precision-Engineered EDC Pens
The WESN Bard Titanium Pen is Modern and Minimalistic
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
QR Code-Based Device Support
Openscreen Has Introduced Scan Support to Enhance Customer Service
Warehouse Worker-Focused Efficiency Devices
AgozTech Debuts the Mobile Printer Waist Belt
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Connected QR Code Services
YPB Launched 'ConnectQR' as a Module in its SaaS Platform
Branded Custom Device Skins
APEALZ Strengthens Brand Marketing with New Offering
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Startup Name Generators
Bake Your Brand Uses AI to Create Unique Startup Names and Taglines
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Laser-Powered Coding Systems
The Videojet 7920 UV Laser Marking System Uses SmartFocus Technology
QR Code Scanners
QR Friend Offers Fast, Safe Scanning with History and Link Safety
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Modern Pet Tagging
PuppySignal Uses a QR Tag System to Locate Lost Pets Quickly
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping