July 17 was World Emoji Day, so called because the “calendar” emoji on most platforms shows “July 17.” First celebrated in 2014, it highlights how these tiny pictograms have transformed the way we communicate online. Created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, emojis add emotion, nuance and personality to otherwise flat text messages. Beyond mere decoration, […]

World Emoji Day 🗓️