QR code design examples for menus, packaging, and signs.

See how brand color, a logo, clear instructions, and the right placement work together without making the code harder to read.

Events

Invitations, tickets, and venue displays that move guests to the next step.

Scannable example: Scan to check in
Scan to check in

11 × 17 inch entrance poster

Event check-in poster

A large code and short destination work well while people are moving.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan to check in."
Common mistake
Avoid putting the code at floor level or behind a reflective cover.
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Business cards

Contact cards that make saving details faster than typing them.

Scannable example: Scan to save my contact
Scan to save my contact

3.5 × 2 inch business card · Includes a logo

Contact business card

The code stays large enough to scan and the instruction explains the benefit.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan to save my contact."
Common mistake
Avoid shrinking the code to make room for extra contact details.
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PDFs

Brochures, guides, and handouts that can stay current after printing.

Scannable example: Scan for full specifications
Scan for full specifications

Printed product card

Product specification sheet

The printed card stays concise while the linked PDF carries the detail.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan for full specifications."
Common mistake
Avoid linking directly to a file you may later rename or remove.
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Social profiles

Displays that turn in-person attention into social follows.

Scannable example: Scan for social QR ideas
Scan for social QR ideas

5 × 7 inch counter sign

Social follow counter sign

One benefit-led instruction is clearer than listing every social network. Once the official account is live, this example will link directly to it.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan for social QR ideas."
Common mistake
Avoid surrounding the code with several competing handles and icons.
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Packaging

Labels and inserts that connect the physical product to useful digital content.

Scannable example: Scan for care instructions
Scan for care instructions

2 inch package insert

Product care label

A quiet zone keeps the code separated from packaging text and artwork.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan for care instructions."
Common mistake
Avoid printing across folds, seams, curves, or highly textured stock.
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Signage

Posters and signs designed to scan from a realistic viewing distance.

Scannable example: Scan for photos and details
Scan for photos and details

18 × 24 inch window sign · Includes a logo

Property window sign

The code is sized for distance and placed where glare is less likely.

What works
High contrast, a full quiet zone, and the instruction "Scan for photos and details."
Common mistake
Avoid using a small code that only works when someone is inches away.
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