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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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
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Long-Lasting Compact Pens
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Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
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RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
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Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
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Anti-Theft Phone Cases
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Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
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Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
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Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
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Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
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Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
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
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
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
Enhanced-AI QR Packaging
LOVE CORN Partners with Flowcode for Submersive Activations
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Functional Libation-Holding Designs
TOMBOGO and White Claw Design the Funtional Claw Bag
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Temporary Tooth Tattoos
Hismile's SmileStika Enhances Teeth with a Touch of Whimsy
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
Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers
Starbucks x fragment Design Collection Has Two Sizes
Rewarding Resistance Bands
RXBAR's RXBands Have Codes That Only Reveal Once Stretched
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Nightclub-Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Carhartt WIP and Tresor Join on a Techno Alliance
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
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
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Accessible RTD Cocktails
The Cocktail Collection by Ketel One is Equipped with On-Bottle QR Codes
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
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
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
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
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Scannable NFC Business Cards
The OVOU Smart Business Card Sends Users to a Custom Link
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Artistic Monochromatic Wine Branding
The KRINK x Barossa Ink Limited Edition Shiraz is Full Bodied
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
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
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
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
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
AI Tattoo Visualizers
Ink Studio AI Builds Custom Tattoos for Inspiration and Design
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
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maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
High Speed Barcode Readers
Thermo Scientific Improves the Capabilities of Its Product for Labs
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Environmental Smart Packaging
iQRcode from BOTTA EcoPackaging Ensures Products Meet Standards
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
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
Connected QR Code Services
YPB Launched 'ConnectQR' as a Module in its SaaS Platform
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Precision-Engineered EDC Pens
The WESN Bard Titanium Pen is Modern and Minimalistic
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Tattooed Digital Collectibles
Superlotl by Inkbox Can Be Customized with Unique Body Art
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
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
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Decorated Medical ID Bracelets
StickyJ Medical ID Introduces the Minecraft Collection
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Seasonal Cafe Birthday Promotions
Starbucks Canada is Giving Away PSL Temporary Tattoo Sheets
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
Thorn & Burrow Wines' Labels are as Unique as the Wine
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Tattoo Care Product Expansions
Mad Rabbit Tattoo Products are Making Their Walmart Debut
Modern Pet Tagging
PuppySignal Uses a QR Tag System to Locate Lost Pets Quickly
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping