A decorative QR code has two separate jobs: it must point to the intended destination, and the finished object must remain readable by the intended scanning device. A successful scan of the screen artwork answers only the first part.
Check the link before the layout
Open the encoded destination yourself and confirm the actual page, including any redirect. For a private gift, avoid encoding personal information that the recipient did not intend to share. Save the approved destination alongside the artwork so a later revision does not silently change the link.
Print a paper proof at the intended artwork size. Preserve the code's empty border and avoid placing decoration across its modules. A paper scan is a layout check, not evidence of engraving quality.
Keep the physical result as a separate gate
Only consider a physical sample after the material and setup are confirmed suitable under applicable instructions. Test the resulting code in its intended viewing context before approving that particular object. Record the device and conditions used; do not turn one successful scan into a universal readability claim.
For AntBelt G1 project planning, treat this as an acceptance checklist rather than a promised code size, material result or supported software feature.
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