The act of product scanning has assumed new forms, as seen in these brazen barcode finds. Originally created to match data with particular goods and services, the barcode has now been worked into abstract art, high fashion and domestic furnishing. The familiar strips of geometric shapes bring about thoughts of grocery store purchases and the peeling off of numbered stickers. While the intricate mixes of numbers and lines may be an afterthought for many, they have been the centerpiece of these barcode creations.
The QR code, or rather the technical term for the barcode, has become emblazoned on marketing campaign launches and abstract paintings. The design has a certain authentic feel to it, a colloquial representation of the relationship between goods and consumers. These barcode creations rework this relationship, contrasting it with unrelated motifs and atypical productions.
70 Brazen Barcode Finds
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QR Donation Apparel
The Charitable Pray for Japan Red Cross Shirt
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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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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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Patterned Bar Code Prints
001 by MDKtm Forms Readable Textiles that Link to Tweets
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Mobile Box Office (mbo.com): Order and Recieve Tickets on Your Phone
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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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Periodic Prescription Packaging
Independent Remedies Streamlines Drug Administration
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Scannable Architecture
Barcode House Applies Horizontal & Vertical Lines for a Modern Effect
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QR Code Gift Cards
JC Penney Offers Recordable 'Santa Tags' for Your Presents
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High-Tech Shopping Carts
The Hypermarket Vehicle 'UNIT' by Liubov Kurzanova Makes Shopping Easy
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Daring Digital Chest Art
QR Code Tattoo is the First of its Kind
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Scannable Inked Art
The QR Code Tattoo Reads "Hold On" When Scanned
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Shopping Cart Concierge
Self-Serve Checkouts are Taken a Step Further
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Foods as Barcodes
Belgian Food Banks 'Donate a Barcode' Ads Help to Feed the Hungry
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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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Striped Stoned Furniture
The Barcode Table is a Classic Interpretation of Hi-Tech Patterns
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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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Abstract Barcode Paintings
The Kyle Trowbrdige Politics of Time Exhibit is Inspired by QR Patterns
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Augmented Reality Dressing Rooms
The KinectShop Aims to Revolutionize the Retail Experience
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Bar Code PSAs
Kristina Cancelmi's Illustrations Share the Sad Stats of Human Trafficking
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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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Barcode Art
Celebrity Barcode Portraits by Scott Blake
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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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Pill-Popping Portraitures
This Scott Blake Self Portrait is Made Entirely from Ecstasy
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RFID Grocery Tags
Replacing Traditional Bar Codes Could Lead to Faster Checkouts
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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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Bar Code Currency
The Dutch Royal Mint Plans to Print the World's First QR Code Coin
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Interactive Body Ink
The Random Tattoo by Fred Bosch Can Be Scanned
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Sweet Scan-Able Cookies
The RedPepper Oreo QR Code is Technology You Can Lick
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Barcode Translators
The Finger Reader Makes Grocery Shopping Easier on the Blind
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Digitally-Encoded Desserts
QKies QR Code Icing Links the Consumer to the Baker's Virtual Message
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Digitally Determined Crate Contents
'What's in the Box' Takes a Look Beneath a Shut Lid
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Realistically Rendered Receipts
Janice Wu Illustrates Mundane Items with Stylish Precision
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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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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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Smartphone Purchasing Apps
QkR by MasterCard Simplifies the Shopping Experience
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Interactive iPhone Commercials
AXA Insurance Lets Consumers Step Into Their Ads Via Smartphones
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Blurred Barcode Captures
Ralf Brueck's 'Distortion' Series Explores Digitally Manipulated Reality
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Designer QR Codes
Louis Vuitton & Takashi Murakami Make QR Codes Fashionable
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Etched Hair Strands
The Gillette Proglide Vies for the Guiness World Record for Smallest Ad Ever
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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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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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Child Labor Avoidance Apps
The Free2Work App Scans Barcodes to Unveil Standards of the Company
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Billboard Placemats
These ReMakes Placemats are Made Out of Old Advertisements
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Scannable Postage Stamps
The QR Code Stamp Lets Croatians Stalk Their Snail Mail
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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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Visual Barcode Scanners
See Assistive Techology Makes it Easier for the Blind to Shop
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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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Product-Picking Apps
Smoopa for Android is a Barcode-Scanning Comparison Application
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AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Exaggerated Seating Solutions
The Ode to Chair 14 by Jiri Krejcirik Honors the No. 14 Chair
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
Liberating Sleek Office Chairs
Erwan Bouroullec Designs the ARBA Chair for raawii
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
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Book-Inspired Public Benches
Madrid City Council Launched the Sit Down to Read 2024 Campaign
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
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Fashion-Forward Hybrid Sneakers
The COPERNI x Puma 90SQR Sneaker Capsule is Somewhat Futuristic
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
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
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
Rewarding Resistance Bands
RXBAR's RXBands Have Codes That Only Reveal Once Stretched
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
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Phygital Business Cards
Linq x Moo Paper Cards Merge Quality Prints with Digital Technology
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Cup-Stealing Clothing Collections
Stella Artois' Steal Artois Collection Honors Bar Culture
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Sleek Structural Decorative Projectors
The LG Cinebeam Qube 4K Blends into Any Living Space
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
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
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling 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
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
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
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Scannable NFC Business Cards
The OVOU Smart Business Card Sends Users to a Custom Link
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
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
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
Found Objects-Formed Art Collections
LMU Joins Benchmark to Create the Aldgate Gold Project
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
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
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Polychromatic Paint-Splattered Cases
Brazen Introduces Its Mason60 Schizatto Keyboard Cases
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
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
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
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
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
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
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
Environmental Smart Packaging
iQRcode from BOTTA EcoPackaging Ensures Products Meet Standards
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
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
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
QR Code Builders
QR Builder Offers a Personalized Solution for Individuals or Businesses
Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion
ROKSANDA and Barbour International Launch a Collection
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
QR Code-Based Device Support
Openscreen Has Introduced Scan Support to Enhance Customer Service
Bold Patterned Tubular Benches
Rik van Veen Designs the Leopard Bench with a Bright Look
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Connected QR Code Services
YPB Launched 'ConnectQR' as a Module in its SaaS Platform
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Bright Artful Cabinet Collections
Muller Van Severen Introduces the Bridges Collection
Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs
Bo Zhang Designs the Zig/Zag Collection of Colorful Decor
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
Modern Pet Tagging
PuppySignal Uses a QR Tag System to Locate Lost Pets Quickly
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
Retro Colorful Furniture Collections
Beeline Design Introduces the Geometrica Collection
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Reimagined Colorful Furniture Series
Artek Presents the Reimagined by Paul Smith Series