Scanable QR tags continue to dominate advertising campaigns ever since the iPhone allowed users to scan codes on the go, and these bewildering barcode discoveries illustrate that the influence of barcodes exceeds mere promotional value.
Barcode art is becoming more prevalent as the 21st century becomes more and more associated with technology-dependent culture. Artists are turning the QR design into the next pop culture logo, which is appropriate considering the abundance of the digital tags within contemporary society.
QR tags also offer people a gateway into an extensive story, allowing consumers to research the origin of the product and the story behind its creation, as demonstrated with the McDonald's QR wrappers that inform consumers of the nutritional value of a Big Mac.
Simple, effective and aesthetically compelling, QR tags continue to envelop modern society.
63 Bewildering Barcode Discoveries
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QR Donation Apparel
The Charitable Pray for Japan Red Cross Shirt
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Coded Couture Illustrations
These Designs by Yiying Lu Feature Anna Wintour with a QR Code Top
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Cardboard Box Pop-Up Shops
Naver App Square is a Cool Temporary Store by Urbantainer
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McDonald's QR Codes Pull Up Nutritional Info on Camera Phones
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Bare Barcode Campaigns
These Victoria's Secret QR Code Ads Intrigue Passers-By
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Secret Beer Code Beverages
The Guinness QR Cup Reveals Hidden Message When Filled With Dark Liquid
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Artistic Scannable Codes
Tourist QR Codes Make Business Artistic in Sydney
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QR Code Art
'Space Invader' Makes Street Art With Digital Codes
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Bare Naked QR Codes
The Zappos More Than Shoes Ads Ask Viewers to Dress Models
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Patterned Bar Code Prints
001 by MDKtm Forms Readable Textiles that Link to Tweets
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Crafty Colorful Business Cards
MOO offers Customized Designs for Small Companies
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Archaic Fresh Food Campaigns
Bosch Puts Fake Prehistoric Meat in Supermarket as a Stunt
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Interactive Gift Wrap
The QRapping Paper Might Make the Present Inside Irrelevant
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Scannable Inked Art
The QR Code Tattoo Reads "Hold On" When Scanned
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Scannable Album Pre-Orders
The Lupe Fiasco QR Code Interactively Promotes 'Lasers'
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Tantalizing Technicolored Technologies
JESS3 Makes QR Codes Works of Art
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Musical QR Greeting Cards
Playlist Cards by Stupid Require a Smartphone to be Read
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QR Code Chronographs
Clocks for Robots Can Be Read and Interpreted by Artificial Eyes
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Tortilla QR Codes
The Edible QR Competition Creates Tasty Mobile Marketing
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Code-Embedded Coffee Tables
The Rev--> Table is Built with a Digital Imprint of its Design
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Pixelated Pirate Fashion
The Augmented Reality T-Shirt is One Clever Design
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Scannable Language Learning
The Lingibli App Teaches Language Through QR Codes
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Abstract Barcode Paintings
The Kyle Trowbrdige Politics of Time Exhibit is Inspired by QR Patterns
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Beaded Techy Fashions
Thorunn Arnadottir's QR U? Collection Has a Tribal Influence
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Gadget-Dependent Gardens
The HORTUS Greenhouse Needs Tweets to Stay Alive
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Clever Brand Melding Ads
The Seat QR Code Ads Personify the BlackBerry Barcode
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QR Code Nightlife Apps
The Turquoise Cottage 'Buddy Stamp' is for Before and After the Party
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QR Code Belt Buckles
Customize Your Belt With Personal Messages or URLs
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Personalized QR Code Stickers
The Heineken 'U-Code' Sends Customized Messages
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Scannable ID Apps
Skanz App Creates a QR Code For Your Digital Identity
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Social Media Public Seating
MyBench.gr Encourages Virtual Vandalism and Community Networking
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Customized Client Gifts
Customer Rave Allows Businesses to Create Personal Holiday Presents
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Scannable Artwork
The Barcode Gallery Boasts QR Code Canvases as Wall Art
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Scannable Wooden Seats
The QR Code Stool Shows the Physical Form of Virtual Codes
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Couples-Only Discount Codes
The Scandinavian Airlines 'Couple Up to Buckle Up' Promo
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Bar Code Currency
The Dutch Royal Mint Plans to Print the World's First QR Code Coin
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Sweet Scan-Able Cookies
The RedPepper Oreo QR Code is Technology You Can Lick
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iPhone-Operated Lampposts
MIA Interactive Urban Street Lighting Allows for Civilian Intervetion
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Digitally Determined Crate Contents
'What's in the Box' Takes a Look Beneath a Shut Lid
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Musical Barcode Apps
The Barcodas App Turns Barcodes into Pianos
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Avian-Infused Barcode Designs
The 'Stupid' QR iPhone App Ads are a Graphic Piece of Art
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Bar Code Buildings
The Facebook HQ QR Stamp is Spotted from Space
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Scannable Snacks
The QR Code Cupcakes are the Best Thing to Come Out of Montreal Since Parizeau
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Global Bike Tracking
Mybikenumber Lets Cyclists Register and Search for Bikes Worldwide
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Print Magazine of QR Codes
Tada Gets
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Urinary Online Check-Ins
Mark Your Territory Has You Update Your Foursquare Location by Peeing
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Mundane Material-Made Codes
David Sykes Creates a Real-Life QR Code
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QR Restaurant Waitlists
Scan and Reserve Tables With the Convenient WalkIN App
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Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Virtual Customer Reward Cards
Perx Lets You Collect Loyalty Stamps on Your Smartphone
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Bar-Coded Birth Control
'wheredidyouwearit.com' Tracks Your Location
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Speedy QR Payment Apps
Kuapay App Lets You Pay for Purchases From Your Smartphone
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Designer QR Codes
Louis Vuitton & Takashi Murakami Make QR Codes Fashionable
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Festive Gin Branding
Beefeater London Dry Carton Gets Jolly with Red and White Colors
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Scannable Rooftop Marketing
Phillips & Company Blue Marble Takes Advantage of Google Maps
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Tech to Connect Physical & Digital World
QR Codes For Mobile Marketing
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Secret Message Stickies
Qrawr's QR Stickers Turn Public Places into Virtual Bulletin Boards
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Scannable Postage Stamps
The QR Code Stamp Lets Croatians Stalk Their Snail Mail
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Collective Coffee Purchasing Experiments
Jonthan Stark Offers QR as a Money Sharing Service
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Wearable URLs
P8tch Velcro-Backed Scannable QR Code Patch Routes to Websites
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Repackaging Communities
'A Box Life' Tracks the Lives of Reused Cardboard Shipping Boxes
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Fashionable Music Downloads
BadDETT Promotes Up-And-Coming Artists with Downloadable T-Shirts
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AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
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Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
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Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
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Groundbreaking AR Posters
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Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo AI Design Brings Your Ink Dreams to Life with a Simple Prompt
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Sustainable Sourceable Packagings
Securikett's Eco-Friendly Packaging are Verifiable by Consumers
Coded Snack Campaigns
Takis is Launching at Aldi in the UK with Drop Codes
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Enhanced-AI QR Packaging
LOVE CORN Partners with Flowcode for Submersive Activations
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
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Sampling Advertisements
The #TakeATaste Campaign Shares Free Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Bottles
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Diet-Recommending Label Tools
Sifter Solutions Releases the 'Scan By Diet' Tool for Tailored Diets
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
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
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Lidl GB is Rolling Out Electronic Shelf Labels to All Its Stores
Phygital Business Cards
Linq x Moo Paper Cards Merge Quality Prints with Digital Technology
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Informative Avocado Packaging
Avocados From Mexico Introduces a New QR-Based Packaging Format
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
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
Elevated Tracking Tag Designs
Samsung's SmartTag 2 is Set to Launch with a New Look
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
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Uplifting AR Wine Labels
C. Mondavi & Family's Aviana Collection Shares an Interactive Experience
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
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
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
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
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
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Environmental Smart Packaging
iQRcode from BOTTA EcoPackaging Ensures Products Meet Standards
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
High Speed Barcode Readers
Thermo Scientific Improves the Capabilities of Its Product for Labs
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
QR Code Builders
QR Builder Offers a Personalized Solution for Individuals or Businesses
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
QR Code-Based Device Support
Openscreen Has Introduced Scan Support to Enhance Customer Service
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Connected QR Code Services
YPB Launched 'ConnectQR' as a Module in its SaaS Platform
Order Fulfillment Shelf Labels
Instacart Carrot Tags Help with Picking Orders from the Shopper App
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
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
Traceable Moroccan Olive Oils
Moresh's Scannable QR Codes Take Consumers from Orchard to Bottle
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
QR Backyard Scavenger Hunts
Backyard Hunt is a Mobile Scavenger Hunt for The Family
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Quote-Managing Book Tools
Quotely Let's Avid Readers Scan and Save Quotes for Future Reference
Modern Pet Tagging
PuppySignal Uses a QR Tag System to Locate Lost Pets Quickly
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Multi-Lingual Food Label Scanners
Food Avoidance Scanner Helps Travelers and Dietary Restrictions
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Engaging AI Object Recognition
Snap a Picture and Picurious Will Turn It into a Learning Moment
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone