Harvey Ross Ball
The designer of the Iconic "Smiley Face" is Harvey Ross Ball. He created the image in 1963 for an advertising campaign aimed at boosting the morale of the employees of an insurance company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Ball was paid just $45 for his design, which has since become one of the most recognized symbols worldwide. His simple yet powerful creation has been used to convey happiness, positivity, and friendliness across various mediums, making it an enduring icon of popular culture.
