Harvey Ball Quotes

A collection of quotes by Harvey Ball.

Harvey Ball (1921-2001) was an American artist and graphic designer, best known as the creator of the iconic smiley face symbol. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Ball served in the US Army during World War II before starting his own design business. In 1963, he was commissioned to create a symbol to boost employee morale, which led to the creation of the smiley face. Ball's design quickly gained popularity and became a universal symbol of happiness and positivity. He continued to work as a graphic designer and advocate for the power of simple symbols until his death in 2001.