fosfor.com - 10/7/2008
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This kind of creative barcode design is completely new to me, but apparently it’s quite common in Asia - or at least Japan. Here’s a full gallery of some unusual product barcodes. Please comment if you have seen similar designs in your country (or if you are missing out ...
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Inventive Japanese barcodes blend art and maths
Popgadget: Personal Tech for Women —
... the status of a barcode from that of being simply functional to being a precious collectible.
Apparently, these arty barcodes are available on virtually all of Japan’s grocery items and have radically changed the shopping-for-grocery experience. Each one is a visual treat – a scorpion stuck in the zipper, couple on a couch, dangling strawberries, man lifting a heavy load and so many others. Fortunate are those that get to enjoy this fabulous art for free.
Via Fosfor Gadgets.
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