QR codes are widely considered one of the last effective strategies aimed at increasing consumer engagement across social media platforms, enticing consumers to interact with the brand through the incorporation of unique QR-enabled features.
QR code campaigns are particularly useful in product packaging designs as they encourage continued brand awareness after the consumer has already made the purchase.
Successful recent examples of QR-enabled features include a Budweiser bottle that adds others users on Facebook, a Sephora box that links to product ingredient information as to not interfere with the packaging's sleek aesthetics and Australia Post's 'Video Stamp' campaign, which enables users to add a video message to their snail mail packages through the use of a QR code.
QR code campaigns are particularly popular in Asia, given that the majority of smartphones purchased there already have a QR code reading software pre-installed, which is not possible on the iOS platform.
22 QR Code Package Designs
These Clever Packaging Designs Incorporate Unique QR-Enabled Features:
Rebecca Byers — Mar 31, 2015 — Tech
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Custom-Designed Shopping Bags
Choose Your Package Can Be Printed with Ads or Nutritional Info
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Metal-Bound Beverages
Cuatro Almas Wine Packaging's Steel Label is for Optimal Preservation
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Secret Beer Code Beverages
The Guinness QR Cup Reveals Hidden Message When Filled With Dark Liquid
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Achromatic Patterned Wine Bottles
The Wine Bottle Packaging for ‘Bigagnoli’ is Classic
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Food Freshness Fridge Magnets
This QR Fridge Magnet Keeps Tabs on Your Produce's Quality
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Multi-Screen Milk Ads
Premialle's Interactive Milk Ad Gets You to Use a Computer and a Phone
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Wearable Social Networks
The youWare Collection Offers Efficient Connectivity
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Fruity Makeup Boxes
Sephora's EXPLICIT 2014 Summer Makeup Packaging is a Tease
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Incentivized Barcode Research
Customer Feedback is Given on Free Products by Scanning Unique Codes
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Tech-Savvy Jean Shopping
Hointer Revolutionizes Retail Using Efficient Mobile Shopping
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Product-Boasting Barcodes
Vanity Barcodes Makes Bland Boxes Brilliant
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Scannable Beer Labels
Digital IPA Offers a QR Code That Takes Drinkers to Brewing Instructions
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Artisanal Potato Packages
The Scarratt Potato Packaging Design is Made with Adaptable Brown Paper
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Self Esteem-Boosting Bags
This QR Campaign Raises Your Self-Esteem
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Digitally-Encoded Desserts
QKies QR Code Icing Links the Consumer to the Baker's Virtual Message
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Social Media-Incorporated Cups
The Budweiser Buddy Cup Sends a Friend Request with Every Cheers
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Invitation-Carrying Bananas
The 'Banana Ambassador' Campaign Invites Tourists to Visit Ecuador
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Scannable Pick-up Lines
The QR Code Beer Bottles Help Singles in Singapore
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Heroic Paper Towel Packaging
Brawny Joins the Wounded Warriors Project with Special Packaging
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Video Postage Stamps
The Australia Post's Unique Postage Stamp Lets You Send a Video
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Interactive Beer Campaigns
The Message in a Bottle Campaign Allows You to Attach Videos to Bottles
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Scannable Food Pairings
Moore Brothers's QR Code Labels Offer Instant Tasting Notes
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Medicative Seasoning Merchandizing
The S-Capsule Concept Standardizes Salt Serving
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Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
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Branded QR-Powered Retro Games
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Assistive Alcohol Packaging
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Authentic Connection Campaigns
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Signal-Blocking Wrapper Campaigns
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Luxury Paper Packaging Launches
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Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
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Night QSR Campaigns
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Location-Tracking Package Labels
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Vertical Pizza Boxes
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Unique Gift Bows
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Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Food Transparency Apps
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Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
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Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
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Personalized AI Billboards
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Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
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Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
NFC-Powered Gift Tags
Bardstown Bourbon Company Enhances Presents with Premium NFC Stickers
Card-Labeled Coffee Bags
Blueprint Coffee's New Bag Design Has Pockets with Informational Cards
Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives
Pre® Brands Reimagines Its Grass-Fed Beef Products Packaging
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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QR Code-Based Payment Systems
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Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
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Healthy Habit Food Packaging
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High-Volume Food Packaging Sealers
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Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
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Hidden-Message Champagne Labels
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Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Musical Makeup Packaging
Rimmel London's Full Volume Makeup Includes Scannable Spotify Codes
Connected Package Delivery Safes
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QR Code-Embedded Kid's T-Shirts
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Dynamic QR Management
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Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
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Interactive Juice Boxes
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Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
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Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Food Packaging Refreshes
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Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Accessible Juice Drink Packaging
Robinsons Fruit Shoot is Rolling Out NaviLens Technology Support
Branded Packaging Solutions
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Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Recycable Sleeve Labels
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Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
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Nanoscale QR Code Etchings
TU Wien and Cerabyte Introduced a Microscopic QR Code
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
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Modernized Beverage Packaging Designs
Seagram's Escapes Debuts New Packaging and Its Latest Flavor
Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging
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Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Dosage Control Droppers
The Quadpack Dropify Bottle Simplifies Skincare with a One-Handed Gesture
Advanced Grocer Shelf Labels
Co-op and VusionGroup Partnered for Smart Shelf Labels
High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform
ProAmpac Launches a High-Barrier Paper Platform
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
QR Music Cards
QRSong! Converts Spotify Playlists Into Shareable QR Music Cards
Recyclable Scent Label Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Introduced Scent Green® Label
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials
The Kite Packaging Smart Fill Range is Eco-Minded
Elegant Rum Packaging Designs
Zacapa Rum Debuts a Striking Redesign for Its Premium XO Expression
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Custom Packaging Design Platforms
Roastar Debuts Its New Easy-To-Use Design Lab Interface
No-Code Barcode Apps
Orca Scan Lets Users Build Custom Barcode Systems Without Code
Beach-Themed Beer Promotions
This Corona Promotion Marks the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives
Sealed Air Marks National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
Premium Wellness Packaging Systems
Abox Agency Designs a Premium Naturare Brand Identity
Scannable Hot Sauce Bottles
Buldak's New Hot Sauce Packaging Integrates a Convenient QR Code
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Functional Security Labels
Securikett uses advanced coatings to prevent label replication
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Next-Gen Hybrid Instant Cameras
The instax mini LiPlay+ Integrates Sound into Photos via QR Codes
Automated Packaging Design Platforms
Inkbit's Pack Studio Streamlines the Packaging Design Process
RFID-Embedded Sleeve Labels
Sleever and Avery Dennison Introduced Inventra at Paris Packaging Week
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Premium Dispensing Solutions
Aptar Beauty Unveiled New On-Shelf Dispensing Systems
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs
El Mayor Tequila Has Unveiled Redesigned Packaging
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Spanish Brewery Anniversary Packaging
Estrella Damm Launches New 150th Anniversary Packing Designs
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Code Generation Tools
Symbolify Creates QR Codes Barcodes And Stylish Fonts In One Tool
QR Code Generators
QR Fast Enables Easy QR Code Creation and Customization For All
Custom QR Codes
QR Code AI 2.0 Creates Custom Codes with AI and Advanced Analytics
Skincare Delivery Shifts
Nuon Medical Reframes Skincare with Tech-Integrated Applicators
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
UV-Tagged Recycling Labels
Polytag and Saica Flex Introduced UV Label Tracking
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Accessible Meat Packaging Designs
MeatCrafters Unveils New Sliced Charcuterie and Salami Packaging
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Real-Time Feedback Tools
Reflectio is an Instant Customer Feedback Tool Using QR Codes and Links
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging
The 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition Can Has Artwork by Dodie
Revamped Packaging Brand Websites
Macpac's New Website Highlights its Sustainability Efforts
Phone Case Blind Boxes
CASEKOO’s Holiday Blind-Box Sale Delights Tech Enthusiasts
Dynamic Scannable Product Codes
The Fazer Remix 30th Anniversary Candy Bag Includes a GS1 2D Code
Packaging Anniversary Refresh
King’s Hawaiian Marks 75 Years with a Joyful New Look
User-Friendly Event Sharing
Calendarco Simplifies Event Creation and Sharing with QR Codes
Restaurant App Templates
Restaurant Food Ordering App Enables QR-Based Menus With Flutter Code
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
QR Menu Solutions
Dishtup Enhances Dining with a Digital Menu & QR Code Technology
Barcode Scanning Tools
BarCode Reader Enables Quick Scanning, Storage, And Sharing Of Codes
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
QR Code Managers
QR Shorty Enables Custom QR Code Creation, Tracking, and Analytics
Digital Gift Creators
Gifts QR Lets You Share Personalized Love Pages via QR Codes
Custom QR Generators
QR Styler Lets Users Create Beautiful, Customized QR Codes Easily
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
QR Code Scanners
QR Friend Offers Fast, Safe Scanning with History and Link Safety
Hybrid Mail Services
Better Letter Card Co Sends Photos and Videos as Real Postcards
QR Code Tools
Quick Codes Creates And Organizes QR Codes For Links And Social Media
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
3D Packaging Designs
Pacdora Enables Online 3D Packaging Design, Preview, And Export
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
QR Code Scanners
Scan QR Code Pro Instantly Reads QR Codes From Images Or Camera
Refined Bourbon Bottle Designs
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Unveiled its New Core Packaging
Digital Postcard Platforms
Yup Lets You Create And Send Personalized Digital Postcards In Seconds