As the in-house Graphic Designer for GS1 UK, I had the exciting task of creating a barcode infographic to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the barcode-such a milestone for the organisation and the industry.

The infographic needed to be both visually engaging and informative, so I worked on a design that highlighted the key monets and facts in the barcodes history. I used clean and modern layout to guide viewers through the timeline, incorporating icons, graphics and bold typography to keep things interesting and easy to digest.

Of course, the design incorporated the barcode itself as a central visual element, tying everything back to the celebration. The colour scheme was kept in line with the GS1 UK’s branding, giving the infographic a polished and professional look while still being dynamic and fun.

It was a great project to work on, blending creativity with history to mark a big moment for GS1 UK, and it’s always rewarding to see how design can tell a story like this in such an engaging way.