Custom Barcodes

Why is customization a good idea?

This is completely optional and fairly uncommon. However, some people like to make their barcode stand out from the pack a little bit. This is especially pertinent if your barcode takes up a large amount of the product packaging. If there is a way to do this that has something to do with the theme of your product, then it may be something you want to consider.

How to design your custom barcodes?

You can design one of these yourself. However, you will need to have a reasonable amount of graphic design prowess. It is more common for people to ask their graphic designer to help with something like this, or we can also help with this if you contact us.

Barcode Color and Artwork Guidelines

To ensure optimal barcode readability, adhere to the following practices:

1. Optimal Color Combinations

• Bars: Use dark colors such as black, dark blue, or dark green.

• Background: Opt for light backgrounds like white or light yellow.

Avoid using red, orange, pink, or light yellow for bars, as scanners utilizing red light may not detect these colors effectively.

For scalable and high-quality barcodes, employ vector graphics (e.g., SVG, EPS) over raster formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG). Vector formats maintain clarity at any size and are ideal for various printing methods.

3. Barcode Verification

Before finalizing your design, obtain an interim barcode verification report. This assessment checks the barcode’s structure, size, and color contrast, ensuring compliance with GS1 standards. Addressing any issues early can prevent costly errors and ensure seamless scanning across the supply chain.

Who offers custom barcodes?

You could get in touch with your graphic designer to see if they are capable of making custom barcodes or contact us to discuss what you need, and we may be able to help.

Custom Barcode Examples

Here are some examples below

 

Our Barcode Artwork page has some more examples. Contact us if you have any questions.