Harvey Ball
American artist (1921-2001) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 79
Harvey Ross Ball was an American commercial artist. In 1963, he created a design for a pin back button, that played a pivotal role in the adoption of the modern day smiley face.
Harvey Ball is read about 108 times a day, in 13 languages.
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About this person
Ball was approached by marketing director Joy Young of State Mutual Life Assurance Company in 1963, with the instructions to design “a little smile”.
Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2001 · aged 79
