Smilies were created a long time ago Since then their has been consistent increase in their popularity and usage They have become a source of happiness and good cheer The earliest claim was made by Harvey Ball who worked for State Mutual Life Assurance USA in 1963 He created a yellow button that had two dots and a half circle which resembled a smiling face However Harvey never got the design trademarked Later in 1967 David Stern owner of an advertising company in Seattle reportedly invented the smiley face icon Another claim was asserted by a French entrepreneur Franklin Loufrani in 1971 His ...