Collection: Smile

First drawn in 1963 by graphic artist Harvey Ball, the smiley began as a simple yellow circle designed to lift morale at a Massachusetts insurance firm. What started as a cheerful corporate doodle soon transcended its origins, becoming a universal emblem of optimism. In the late ‘80s, the symbol found new life in underground house and acid scenes, glowing on record sleeves and rave posters as a beacon of unity, joy, and release. Decades later, its uncomplicated form still feels fresh—an enduring reminder that happiness, at its core, is timeless.