Scannable or not, these barcode-inspired designs bring digital symbols to reality. From manipulated barcode art to barcode tattoos, the black-ink imprint has become an iconic reference in the world of artists and designers.
The QR code stool by Elena Belmann is made out of cut-out wood. Its design is complex and maze-like, which makes it visually intriguing. It is a practical example of the barcode design coming to life in 3D in the form of furniture.
Vivienne Tam's Fall 2013 collection made references to current pop culture at the time, which included a QR code dress. The designer used black leather and blue fabric to draw out a QR code. Several other pieces of her collection also featured the barcode, mixing technology with fashion.
30 Barcode-Inspired Designs
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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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Artistic Scannable Codes
Tourist QR Codes Make Business Artistic in Sydney
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QR Code Flag Ads
The CI Central de Intercambio Campaign Promotes Informed Travel
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QR Code Art
'Space Invader' Makes Street Art With Digital Codes
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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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Scannable Architecture
Barcode House Applies Horizontal & Vertical Lines for a Modern Effect
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Visualize Your Personality: PersonalDNA
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Scannable Inked Art
The QR Code Tattoo Reads "Hold On" When Scanned
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Striped Stoned Furniture
The Barcode Table is a Classic Interpretation of Hi-Tech Patterns
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QR Code Chronographs
Clocks for Robots Can Be Read and Interpreted by Artificial Eyes
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Semacode Fashion 2
Digital T-Shirts by Emma Cott
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Barcoded Classic Films
The Moviebarcode Blog Stretches Classic Movies into One Barcode Image
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Pixelated Pirate Fashion
The Augmented Reality T-Shirt is One Clever Design
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Abstract Barcode Paintings
The Kyle Trowbrdige Politics of Time Exhibit is Inspired by QR Patterns
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Scannable Storage Systems
The Barcode Bookshelf Aligns Novel Spines to Mimic Store Stickers
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Barcode Art
Celebrity Barcode Portraits by Scott Blake
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Barcode Books
The Fil Dunsky 'Open Your Eyes' Series is Popping with Color
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Scannable Couture Gowns
Vivienne Tam Debuted the QR Code Dress in her Fall 2013 Collection
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Scannable Artwork
The Barcode Gallery Boasts QR Code Canvases as Wall Art
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Digital Barcode Art Illustrations
Yiying Lu Creates Beautiful Hand-Drawn QR Codes
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Scannable Wooden Seats
The QR Code Stool Shows the Physical Form of Virtual Codes
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Product-Boasting Barcodes
Vanity Barcodes Makes Bland Boxes Brilliant
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QR Code-Patterned Fashion
Thorunn Arnadottir Integrates Technology with Fashion and Music
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Scannable Corn Fields
The Kraay Family Creates the World's Largest QR Code Using Farm Land
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Barcode Iconography
This Recent Scott Blake Work is Meticulous and Intricate
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Fresh Fruit QR Codes
Taco Bell Uses Lemons and Avocados to Create Giant Code
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Blurred Barcode Captures
Ralf Brueck's 'Distortion' Series Explores Digitally Manipulated Reality
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Scanable Architectural Installations
The Cheng+Synder Syracuse Mural Mixes History and QR Codes
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Terrorist Tattoos
Osama Bin Laden Tattoos are Inking Bodies All Over the Place
Scribbly Tattoo Art
Yann Black Creates Intricately Doodled Tats
Coded Couture Illustrations
These Designs by Yiying Lu Feature Anna Wintour with a QR Code Top
Rustically Reassembled Furnishings
Recycled Collection from Kann Design is Sustainable
30 Barcode Branding Breakthroughs
From Scannable Inked Art to Temporary Barcode Tattoos
QR Coded Pavilions
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibits Technology
Mod Plateaued Abodes
The Ribeirao Preto House Features Varying Angles That Showcase Dimensionality
70 Brazen Barcode Finds
From Scannable Seating to Musical QR Codes
Sun Dial QR Codes
E-mart Sunny Sale Campaign Uses Fun Ways to Boost Sales
Bare Barcode Campaigns
These Victoria's Secret QR Code Ads Intrigue Passers-By
Mind-Boggling Invisible Bookcases
TEEbooks Shelves Put Your Paperbacks Front and Center
Modern Mechanized Furniture
The Astrolab Dining Table Extends Via Remote Control
Technicolor Interwoven Furniture
The Anthony Hartley Cable Collection is Candy-Like
Cultural Tattoo Ediorials
Contributor Magazine April 2011 Celebrates Creativity
Secret Beer Code Beverages
The Guinness QR Cup Reveals Hidden Message When Filled With Dark Liquid
Artistic Scannable Codes
Tourist QR Codes Make Business Artistic in Sydney
Contemporary Tech-Driven Structures
The i-City Pavilion Uses QR Codes as its Interior Facade
70s Colonial Digs
The 'Pent-House PPDG' in Mexico Features a Bottomless-Bathroom
Luxe Modern Dollhouses
The Architect Barbie Dreamhouse is a Career Woman's Haven
Alcoholics Anonymous Abodes
The Bottle House By Bernard Rudolfsky Re-Defines Recycling
QR Haircut Campaigns
The Betfair Mobile Bromley Ads Turn Players into Scanners
Patterned Bar Code Prints
001 by MDKtm Forms Readable Textiles that Link to Tweets
Side-Stacked Storage Systems
The Bookcase 45x Balances Impossibly from the Cubbies' Corners
Minimalist Geometric Residences
AUAU's YSY House is a Unique-Shaped Contemporary Home
Desolate Digital Metropolises (UPDATE)
Cities 2 Continues Atelier Olschinsky's Impressive Series
Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
Bough-Burgeoning Bookcases
The Booktree Shelf by Kostas Syrtariotis Bears Literary Fruit
QR Code Gift Cards
JC Penney Offers Recordable 'Santa Tags' for Your Presents
Swaying Novel Storage
Rock Library by Arik Levy is a Dry Land Boat for Book Lovers
Colorful Interlocking Furniture
The Les freres Plo Collection is Full of Personality
Celebrity-Mimicking Kid Ads
The John Casablanca International Institute Campaign is Adorable
Body Part Clothing Ads
The TriEnergy 'Health Has No Replacement' Campaign is Disturbing
Weight-Loss Public Transport Ads
The Road and Transport Authority Dubai Campaign Promotes Health
Liquid Lady Paintings
Michelle Osman's Underwater Muses Stun With Strikingly Accurate Physics
Cramped Operating Room Ads
The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Campaign Asks for More Room
Animalized Radiation Symbol Ads
The SORA Fukushima Dogs & Cat Rescue Campaign is Bold and Simple
Human Helmet Ads
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation Campaign is Gorily Scalped
Assemblable Modular Cubbies
The OH Cabinet Makes Lovely Solo Storage and Chic Stacked Shelving
Scannable Inked Art
The QR Code Tattoo Reads "Hold On" When Scanned
Convivial Celeb Caricatures
Dominic Philibert Creates Hilarious Cartoon Drawings of Famous Faces
Erotic Texting Ads
The Alberta Office of Traffic Safety Campaign Shows 'Crotches Kill'
Tantalizing Technicolored Technologies
JESS3 Makes QR Codes Works of Art
Cinema-Inspired High Rises
The Parinee Tower is Designed for Bollywood
Musical QR Greeting Cards
Playlist Cards by Stupid Require a Smartphone to be Read
QR Code Chronographs
Clocks for Robots Can Be Read and Interpreted by Artificial Eyes
Digital Vice Depictions
The 'Seven Sins' by Cali Rezo Present Illustrations with a Warning
Boxy Bush-Like Furniture
The Free Port Cabinet is Pleasantly Playful and Eclectic
Sea Fort-Inspired Furniture
The Islands Line by Krannen|Gille Combines Nature
Novel Beach Pads
The 'Book' House by Nendo is a Geek's Dream on a Serene Coast
Scannable Language Learning
The Lingibli App Teaches Language Through QR Codes
Scannable Window Shopping
John Lewis Virtual Shop Lets People Conveniently Click and Collect
Abstract Barcode Paintings
The Kyle Trowbrdige Politics of Time Exhibit is Inspired by QR Patterns
Militarized Natural Disaster Ads
The Amnesty International Arms Trade Campaign is Out of Control
QR Scanned Shopping
The P & G Virtual Drugstores Open in Prague Subway Stations
Beaded Techy Fashions
Thorunn Arnadottir's QR U? Collection Has a Tribal Influence
Smelly Celeb Shirt Ads
The Q-all Clothes Odor Kill Spray Campaign Makes Worshipping a Breeze
Shady Coffee Tables
The 023 Table Asserts a Modern Presence Yet Blends into its Surroundings
QR Code Nightlife Apps
The Turquoise Cottage 'Buddy Stamp' is for Before and After the Party
Swing Set Dining Rooms
Relive Your Childhood with 'Eat & Play Table and Chairs' by Rodrigo Caula
Personalized QR Code Stickers
The Heineken 'U-Code' Sends Customized Messages
Pill-Popping Portraitures
This Scott Blake Self Portrait is Made Entirely from Ecstasy
Distorted Demonic Paintings
The Intoxicated Demons Robert Proch Series is Ethereal
Bare-Boned Stackable Storage
Landscapes Frames Simplify Aesthetics and the Arrangement of Objects
Quarter-Ornate Furniture
Creazioni's Il Capo Dining Table is Both Victorian and Contemporary
Scannable Artwork
The Barcode Gallery Boasts QR Code Canvases as Wall Art
Smartphone Clock-Ins
The Timestation App Lets Employees Clock in on an iPhone
Digital Barcode Art Illustrations
Yiying Lu Creates Beautiful Hand-Drawn QR Codes
Scannable Wooden Seats
The QR Code Stool Shows the Physical Form of Virtual Codes
Product-Boasting Barcodes
Vanity Barcodes Makes Bland Boxes Brilliant
Decaying Digital Illustrations
Matheus Berbel Depicts Inevitability in These Haunting Pieces
Bar Code Currency
The Dutch Royal Mint Plans to Print the World's First QR Code Coin
Digital Toy Artistry
Chris La Brooy 3D Illustrates a Slew of Funny F1 Driver Scenarios
QR Code-Patterned Fashion
Thorunn Arnadottir Integrates Technology with Fashion and Music
Sweet Scan-Able Cookies
The RedPepper Oreo QR Code is Technology You Can Lick
Barcode Translators
The Finger Reader Makes Grocery Shopping Easier on the Blind
Scannable Corn Fields
The Kraay Family Creates the World's Largest QR Code Using Farm Land
Slanted Storage Systems
The A2 Angle Shelf Functions Despite and Due to its Peculiarity
Scannable Product Deliveries
Walmart and P&G's PGMobile Trucks Offer Convenience & Accessibility
Realtime Canine Tracking
Pet Check Brings Peace of Mind to Owners and Dog Walkers
Gigantic QR Codes
The Volkswagen Crafter Shows How Much Room There is in its Vehicle
Barcode Iconography
This Recent Scott Blake Work is Meticulous and Intricate
Digitally Determined Crate Contents
'What's in the Box' Takes a Look Beneath a Shut Lid
Realistically Rendered Receipts
Janice Wu Illustrates Mundane Items with Stylish Precision
Musical Barcode Apps
The Barcodas App Turns Barcodes into Pianos
Avian-Infused Barcode Designs
The 'Stupid' QR iPhone App Ads are a Graphic Piece of Art
Bar Code Buildings
The Facebook HQ QR Stamp is Spotted from Space
Fresh Fruit QR Codes
Taco Bell Uses Lemons and Avocados to Create Giant Code
Mundane Material-Made Codes
David Sykes Creates a Real-Life QR Code
Skewed Slot Shelving
The Bookshape Shelf Prescribes the Disheveled Organization of Publications
Scannable Throw Rugs
Harc Lee's QR Carpet is Social Media Flooring at Its Finest
Bar-Coded Birth Control
'wheredidyouwearit.com' Tracks Your Location
Smartphone Purchasing Apps
QkR by MasterCard Simplifies the Shopping Experience
Blurred Barcode Captures
Ralf Brueck's 'Distortion' Series Explores Digitally Manipulated Reality
Excised Novel Storage
The 315 Bookshelf Holds Volumes Through the Removal of Material
Scannable Postage Stamps
The QR Code Stamp Lets Croatians Stalk Their Snail Mail
Collective Coffee Purchasing Experiments
Jonthan Stark Offers QR as a Money Sharing Service
Fashionable Music Downloads
BadDETT Promotes Up-And-Coming Artists with Downloadable T-Shirts