The Original Smiley Face Icon - History & Design #1215055 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the original yellow smiley face design created by commercial artist Harvey Ball in 1963 for an insurance company’s morale campaign. Featuring two black oval eyes and a thick, upward-curving mouth on a bright yellow circle, the logo became a global symbol of happiness and optimism. A small handwritten signature “Harvey Ball ’63” appears in the lower-right corner, affirming its authenticity.

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