Where emoji come from

11/6/2014

This article delves into the origin and evolution of emojis, the small digital icons used to convey emotions, ideas, and concepts. It explores how emojis have become a global phenomenon, transcending language barriers and becoming ingrained in popular culture. The article discusses the early beginnings of emojis in Japan and their subsequent international adoption. It also touches on the challenges of standardizing emojis across different platforms and the role of Unicode Consortium in regulating and adding new emojis to the official Unicode Standard. The author highlights the impact of emojis on communication and expresses optimism about their continued relevance and evolution.

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