Cultural/Communication
Emoji
A Japanese word (絵文字) meaning 'picture character' — small graphical symbols used in digital communication to express ideas, emotions, and …
Emoji Frequency
How often specific emojis are used in digital communication, tracked through usage data from platforms and research studies.
Emoji Sentiment
The emotional tone or meaning associated with emoji usage, studied through sentiment analysis of how people use emoji in communication.
Emoticon
A text-based representation of a facial expression using standard keyboard characters, such as :-) or :D, predating graphical emoji.
Flat Design Emoji
Simplified, two-dimensional emoji designs without realistic textures or shadows, reflecting modern flat design principles.
Kaomoji
Japanese-style text emoticons using Unicode characters that are read face-on rather than sideways, such as (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻.
Shigetaka Kurita
Japanese artist who created the first emoji set — 176 12x12 pixel designs for NTT DoCoMo's i-mode mobile internet service …
Skeuomorphic Emoji
Emoji designed to look like realistic, three-dimensional objects with shadows, gradients, and texture — common in early emoji designs.
Smiley
The original yellow circular face icon created by Harvey Ball in 1963, which inspired the design of modern face emoji.
Sticker
Larger, more detailed digital images used in messaging apps, often animated, that complement but are separate from standard emoji.
World Emoji Day
Annual celebration on July 17, created by Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge in 2014 to promote and celebrate emoji culture.
i-mode
NTT DoCoMo's mobile internet platform launched in 1999, where the first emoji were created to enhance text communication.