The 'Emoji' Book Features the Original Designs of Shigetaka Kurita
Michael Hemsworth — May 3, 2018 — Tech
References: kickstarter & coolmaterial
Emoji characters have become a commonplace part of our digital lexicon, so the 'Emoji' book has been created as a publication that charts the humble beginnings of the images for curious users to enjoy.
The publication is packed with the original creations of Shigetaka Kurita that he created and introduced in 1999 that were originally only available in Japan before being introduced to North America with the rise of smartphones. The book is available via a Kickstarter campaign that also provides users with a smartphone keyboard with each purchase that offers them access to the original emojis to pepper their chats with retro imagery.
The 'Emoji' book speaks to the increasing nature of digital culture and how modern achievements are now becoming part of our history.
The publication is packed with the original creations of Shigetaka Kurita that he created and introduced in 1999 that were originally only available in Japan before being introduced to North America with the rise of smartphones. The book is available via a Kickstarter campaign that also provides users with a smartphone keyboard with each purchase that offers them access to the original emojis to pepper their chats with retro imagery.
The 'Emoji' book speaks to the increasing nature of digital culture and how modern achievements are now becoming part of our history.
Trend Themes
1. Emoji Nostalgia - As consumers crave nostalgia, there may be opportunities to develop products and services that tap into the original designs and history of popular digital icons.
2. Retro Digital - There may be opportunities to incorporate vintage or retro digital designs into modern products and services as a way to stand out in a crowded digital landscape.
3. Digital Iconography Preservation - As digital iconography becomes more important to our culture and history, there may be opportunities to develop tools and techniques for preserving these symbols for future generations.
Industry Implications
1. Book Publishing - The success of the Emoji book and its Kickstarter campaign suggests opportunities for publishers to create books that explore the history and culture of digital design.
2. Smartphone Accessory - As the Emoji book comes with a smartphone keyboard, there may be opportunities for smartphone accessory manufacturers to develop products that tap into the demand for vintage or retro technology.
3. Digital Art Preservation - As digital art becomes more important to our culture, there may be opportunities for new companies to emerge that specialize in the preservation and archiving of digital icons and other forms of ephemeral art.
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