'Dot, dot, comma, dash — smiley face in a flash!' Due to its simplicity, the smiley icon has a long history. The first version of the yellow face we know today was designed by graphic artist Harvey R. Ball in 1963 for the State Mutual Life Assurance Company in Worcester, with the intention of boosting morale. The name 'Smiley' was given by Frenchman Franklin Loufrani, who, after founding The Smiley Company, continues to oversee the 'legitimate' use of the symbol. Over time, the small yellow symbol has become an integral part of our everyday communication through emojis. If humanity could be condensed into a single sign, this symbol would be an excellent choice, which is why we, too, are making an attempt to express our thoughts with this yellow face.
Keep Smiling!
Exhibitors: Anna Jánosi, Áron Majoros, Dániel Fazekas, Marcell Menyhárt, kissmiklos, Tayler Patrick, Zsófia Fáskerti.
Curator: kissmiklos