QR Code Design & Customisation
Visual customisation techniques — colours, logos, rounded modules, gradients, and artistic QR codes. How to brand your QR codes without breaking scannability.
QR Code Design Best Practices
Fundamental design rules: contrast, quiet zone, module size, colour choice, and testing methodology for branded QR codes.
Adding Your Logo to a QR Code Safely
How to embed a logo without breaking scannability: EC level selection, safe area calculation, and design templates.
QR Code Colour Guide: Beyond Black and White
Using brand colours in QR codes: contrast requirements, dark/light rules, gradient risks, and colour-blind accessibility.
Rounded and Circular Module Styles
Dot-style, rounded square, and organic module shapes. Scanner compatibility testing and recommended generators.
Artistic and AI-Generated QR Codes
Creating QR codes blended with artwork using Stable Diffusion, ControlNet, and manual design techniques. Reliability trade-offs.
QR Code Size Calculator: Print Size for Every Distance
Formula and lookup tables for calculating minimum QR code size based on scan distance, camera resolution, and module count.
SVG vs PNG vs PDF: QR Code Export Formats
Comparing QR code file formats: when to use SVG (print), PNG (web), PDF (documents), and EPS (professional print).
Inverted QR Codes: White on Dark Backgrounds
Creating inverted (negative) QR codes for dark backgrounds. Compatibility issues, scanner support, and design workarounds.
Designing QR Codes for Business Cards
Space-constrained design: fitting QR codes on 85x55mm cards with contact data, brand identity, and scannability.
QR Codes for Product Packaging Design
Integrating QR codes into product packaging: curved surfaces, material considerations, colour matching, and regulatory placement.
QR Codes for Large Format: Billboards, Banners, and Signage
Designing QR codes for large-format printing: size calculations for distance, material durability, and visibility in daylight.
QR Code Call-to-Action: Getting People to Actually Scan
Designing effective CTAs: text labels, icons, frames, and placement strategies that increase scan rates by 30-50%.
QR Code Frames and Borders
Adding decorative frames, text banners, and branded borders around QR codes while preserving the required quiet zone.
Dark Mode QR Codes for Digital Displays
Designing QR codes for dark-mode websites and apps: inverted colours, OLED considerations, and dynamic theme switching.
QR Code Design Tools: Free and Paid Options Compared
Comparison of QR code design tools: free generators, professional platforms, API services, and open-source libraries.