This year marks a major milestone for JoyPixels—our 10th anniversary! Over the past decade, emoji have evolved from a handful of basic symbols to a vast library of expressive icons, becoming a key part of how we communicate. We've seen emoji grow in diversity and reflect modern trends, and through it all, JoyPixels has been at the forefront, creating beautiful, detailed designs that enhance conversations worldwide.
EmojiOne
Fun Fact: The brand we currently know and love as JoyPixels was originally known as EmojiOne! Back in 2014, we launched under the name EmojiOne, with the simple mission of creating a full set of high-quality, open-source emoji. Our goal was to help people communicate more freely and creatively across the digital world. EmojiOne quickly made a name for itself by offering a crisp, modern design that stood out among the early days of emoji use. But as our vision expanded, we knew it was time for a name that better represented the joy and diversity we were bringing to the world.
A Renaming
In March of 2019, EmojiOne officially became knowns as JoyPixels (which had formerly been our consumer goods division) —a name that reflected our mission to spread happiness through every pixel. The rebrand wasn’t just a name change; it was a fresh start, representing our commitment to bringing even more creativity, vibrancy, and inclusivity into our designs.
An Evolution of Design
Speaking of design, JoyPixels emoji have come a long way since those early days. Our team has spent years refining each icon, paying attention to every small detail to make sure that each emoji feels vibrant and full of personality. From more diverse skin tones to updated cultural references, we’ve made sure that our emoji stay modern and reflect the world we live in today. Over the years, we’ve introduced new characters, revamped classic designs, and adapted to changing trends while always keeping the same high-quality look that our users have come to love.
Worldwide Partnerships
As JoyPixels has grown, so has our reach. We’re proud to partner with some of the biggest names in tech, communication, and social media. Companies like McDonalds, Ford, and TikTok have trusted JoyPixels emoji, helping us spread our designs to millions of users around the globe. Whether it’s in your favorite app, on your go-to social platform, or in your everyday text conversations, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered our work without even knowing it!
Beyond Emoji: Animations, Stickers, Patterns, and Flats
Never a company to stop experimenting, we eventually expanded our emoji collection into a wide range of digital assets, including animated emoji, fun stickers, original emoji, and classic flat designs. Our animations bring emoji to life in exciting ways, while our stickers offer an entertaining, stylish twist.
10 Years of Emoji Magic
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community and partners who have supported us along the way. JoyPixels started with a simple idea— to deliver maximum joy through masterful design —and today, we’re more committed than ever to continuing that mission. We’re excited for what the next decade holds and can’t wait to see how our emoji evolve with the times. Here’s to another 10 years of spreading joy, one pixel at a time! ✨
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