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Ideogram Obsession

The popularity of emoticon expression expands into retail goods

Implications - In an age of mobile phones and online technology, methods of communication have transformed from verbal interactions to more digital and image-based approaches. Utilizing such things as emoticons, which are symbolic imagery used to express feelings, allow consumers to easily communicate their thoughts or emotions with the use of visual imagery. The popularity of emoticon usage has spilled into both fashion and retail goods, reflecting a need for more instantaneous forms of communication.
Trend Themes
1. Visual Communication - The popularity of emoticons reflects a need for more instantaneous forms of communication, creating opportunities for businesses to create products that incorporate visual communication.
2. Customization - Interactive and customizable emoticon-related products are in high-demand, creating opportunities for businesses to provide personalized experiences for their customers.
3. Emoticon Branding - The use of designer black and white emoticons by Karl Lagerfeld and emoticons themed around a particular brand, such as in the emotiKARL app, shows that emoticons can be used as a tool for branding and promotion.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Emoticons reflect the modern shift towards digital and image-based communication, creating opportunities for the technology industry to integrate more visual communication into their products.
2. Retail - The popularity of emoticons in fashion and retail goods creates opportunities for businesses to create products that incorporate visual communication and personalization.
3. Food and Beverage - The creation of emoticon-themed food products, such as smiling soup biscuits, demonstrates how companies in the food and beverage industry can incorporate visual communication into their products.
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Featured Examples

Lifesized Emoji Pillows
Lifesized Emoji Pillows
Now You Can Make Your Sofa Happy with These Emoji Throw Pillows
Your sofas and chairs will now be able to express their emotions when you toss one of these emoji throw pillows onto them. With emoticons having started out as a simple instant messaging tool they... MORE
Fashion Fanatic Emojis
Fashion Fanatic Emojis
Karl Lagerfeld Designed a Chic Set of Black and White Emoticons
There’s something kitschy and fun about emoticons, but Karl Lagerfeld brought sophistication to his set of designer black and white emoticons. The sleek emoticon set is available within the... MORE
Interactive Emoji Cups
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The Creative Paper Cups from Up Mug are Both Adorable and Customizable
The new creative paper cups from Up Mug are an amazing invention that allows its users to customize the entire look of their cups. Whatever emotion you want to choose, the paper cups are so... MORE
Feline Emoticon Tees
Feline Emoticon Tees
Turn an Average T-Shirt into a Symbolic Kitty Cat Design with This Tutorial
Adding symbols and humorous faces to comments and chats online has become somewhat of a popular occurrence amongst youths, and this feline emoticon t-shirt is a socially savvy way to showcase your... MORE
Emoticon Gadget Wipers
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Undust Screen Cleaners are a Cute Way to Clean Dusty Tech
Those who have big touchscreen devices will want to get some accompanying screen cleaners so that they can protect their investment and keep their devices dust-free. Smartphones, tablets and even... MORE
Smiling Soup Biscuits
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These Emoticon Crackers are Packed with Delicous Miso Soup
Soup can now be gift-wrapped and given as presents to friends and family with these nifty miso soup crackers by Misogen. Called Monaka, each of these smiling biscuits is filled with heart-warming... MORE

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