Who Invented the Smiley Face?

The smiley face was a corporate morale booster and a countercultural icon, and it was given a second life as an emoji. Will it ever lose its meaning?

History of Emoticons and Emoji

Smiley - Wikipedia

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Smiley Face with Shades Circle Button with Magnetic Badge Back

Bespectacled smiley face wins Historical Museum's Harvey Ball contest

Classic Chronicle: How the 'smiley face' was created

The Shockingly Large Business Behind the Iconic Smiley Face - WSJ

The Real Story of Who Invented Emoji (Hint: They're Ancient)