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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Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
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Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
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Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors
Coach's Digital Experience Lets Shoppers Digitally Try Its Tabby Bag
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Otherworldly Fashion Brand Billboards
The Vollebak Mars Billboard is Ready for the Red Planet
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Molecular Beer Printers
Bar.on Created Beer in Seconds with Molecular-Level Flavor Compounds
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
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AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
AI Tattoo Generators
This AI Tool Enhances Creativity and Self-Expression With Body Art
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"
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Updated Modern Technology Logos
The Nokia Logo Gets a New Refreshing Typeface Update
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
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"
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Color-Changing Beer Labels
Coors' Bottles Help to Prevent Freezer Tragedies
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Sustainably Inked Whisky Bottles
These Johnnie Walker Bottles Use Ink Made from Air Pollution
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges
Omaha Steaks Offers Free Lifetime Burgers in Exchange for a Tattoo
Functional Libation-Holding Designs
TOMBOGO and White Claw Design the Funtional Claw Bag
Mood-Boosting Adaptogen Bars
Tattooed Chef's New Adaptogen Bars are Made with Pea Protein
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Freestyle Desktop Printers
The Conceptual 'DUAL' Printer Device by Joonyeol Bae is Handheld
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Inclusive Shopping Labels
Coca-Cola Debuts NaviLens QR Codes for Visually Impaired Consumers
Generative Art Tattoo Capsules
Blackdot Revolutionizes Tattoo Industry with Precision Automation
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Temporary Tooth Tattoos
Hismile's SmileStika Enhances Teeth with a Touch of Whimsy
Striking E-Commerce Packaging
Maksim Arbuzov Designed the 'Build Yourself' Boxes for Barboza
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
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
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
User-Powered Health Trackers
Baracoda is Unveiling BHeart & Patent-Pending Technology at CES 2023
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Retro-Tinged Beer-Branded Apparel
Coors Joins Huckberry to Launch a Capsule of Apparel
Sweat Mark T-Shirts
This Summer Clothing Range Has Printed Designs That Resemble Sweat
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Privacy Protection Knitwear
The Capable Manifestio Collection Shields Against Facial Recogniton
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Bbrand Identity
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
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
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Next-Gen Hydration Drinks
Barcode is Packed with Vitamins and Minerals and No Added Sugar
Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks
Burnner Designs the New Griptok with its Own Charging Dock
Laser-Engraved Chocolate Bars
Cadbury Created Dairy Milk Bars with Laser-Etching Technology
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
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
Nutrition-Focused Protein Product Branding
The New Pure Protein Branding is Bold and Eye-Catching
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
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
High-Tech Packaging Upgrades
Kellogg's Joins NaviLens on Creating the New ddTags Packaging
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
Affordable Temporary Tattoos
Inkbox Created an Exclusive Temporary Tattoo Collection with Walmart
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Revived Archival Logos
Burberry's New Campaign Features an Archive-Inspired Logo
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Art-Inspired NFT Shirts
Prada Delivers an Art-Themed Shirt for its 'Timecapsule NFT Collection'
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
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
Digital Trademarking Services
Digip Digitizes the Process of Applying for Trademarks Using Tech
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
QR Code Builders
QR Builder Offers a Personalized Solution for Individuals or Businesses
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
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
Seasonal Cafe Birthday Promotions
Starbucks Canada is Giving Away PSL Temporary Tattoo Sheets
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
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Stacked Cylindrical City Towers
Heatherqick Studio and Barcode Architects Design the Oopen Tower