Harvey Ball’s smiley face, created in 1963, originally designed to boost employee morale at the State Mutual Life Assurance Company. In just ten minutes, Ball was paid just $45 for his work and never sought to trademark the image, which led to its widespread, uncredited use.
By the 1970s, it was emblazoned on everything from buttons to t-shirts, embedding itself into popular culture. The smiley face was, in essence, the precursor to these digital icons, with early emoticons like :-) (created by Scott Fahlman in 1982) mimicking the expression Ball had originally drawn.
Harvey Ball’s creation not only marked the beginning of the smiley face’s journey but also paved the way for the development of the first digital emojis, forever changing the way we express emotions online. Harvey Ball created a lime less graphic that will live forever in our world, talk about a kissazz design!
Highly creative and multi-talented Creative/Graphic Designer with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in print, online and multimedia design. Extensive understanding of performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on quality work within budget constraints.
Possesses a strong foundation of video content capture and creation, bringing a self-taught online experience designing and building websites and web apps, including experience using wireframing concepts and building online experiences in Webflow.
Background in areas of Motosports, Coins & Stamps and Crafts producing national magazines, branding materials and point-of-purchase for events and shows.
Extremely passionate about digital illustration with proficiency in many mediums. Winner of multiple Photoshop Guru Awards over the years and enjoys developing illustrations for projects whenever possible.
Worked within the In-house marketing department as a Senior/Master Graphic Designer.• Designed and produced sophisticated branded materials for promotional incentives.
Directed the design of monthly and bi-monthly magazines, evaluating concepts from 4 designers for aesthetics, functionality and objectives. Worked 100% remote while directing a team of 4 designers.
Designed, built, and maintained two websites, Mustangweekly.com and Corvetteweekly.com, while also producing all branded marketing materials and point-of-purchase items for shows and events.
Responsible for the design and production of monthly magazines along with any needed promotional or point-of-purchase event items.
Responsible for the design and production of monthly magazine along with any needed promotional or event items.
Mark is an artist and designer who has won many awards for his worth over the years including recognition from professional organizations such as Polk County Advertising Federation (ADFed), Mac Design Conference, and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP).
Keily is the analytical, numbers oriented wife who supports her award winning artist and designer. She admittedly handles most everything else associated with potterDesigns EXCEPT anything requiring artistic talent. Keily has over 18 years marketing experience in the Tampa/Orlando shopping mall industry, adding her unique marketing perspective to potterDesigns.