Product Description
Explore the origins and global impact of emoji with MoMA One on One: Emoji, featuring the groundbreaking work of Shigetaka Kurita. Originally developed in 1998 at NTT Docomo, emoji transformed digital communication by adding emotional nuance to text-based conversations.
Written by Paul Galloway, this volume traces the evolution of emoji—from an innovative feature in early mobile phones to a global visual language. Part of the MoMA “One on One” series, the book provides insightful context within the broader history of communication, including typography, print, and digital media.
Compact and informative, this softcover edition includes 48 pages and 33 illustrations, making it an ideal read for design enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in digital culture.
🔍 Key Features
- Part of MoMA “One on One” series
- Focus on the history of emoji and digital communication
- Features work by Shigetaka Kurita
- Written by Paul Galloway
- Includes 33 illustrations
- Compact and collectible softcover format
📏 Size Information
Dimensions (cm)
| Item |
Size |
| Width |
18.5 cm |
| Height |
23 cm |
| Depth |
0.5 cm |
Dimensions (inch)
| Item |
Size |
| Width |
7.3 in |
| Height |
9.1 in |
| Depth |
0.2 in |
Other Specs
| Item |
Details |
| Pages |
48 pages |
| Material |
Paper |
