Charles Ball talked about the history of the Smiley Face symbol. In 1963, the original version of the Smiley Face symbol was created in Worcester, Massachusetts, by Charles Ball's father, graphic ...

The smiley face started cropping up in streetwear brands like LA brand Chinatown Market and the Japanese brand Kapital Clothing. The owner of Chinatown Market, Mike Cherman, told HighSnobiety ...

As for how the smiley face got there in the first place, Hampton Lumber company spokesperson told the outlet that the symbol was designed and planted on the company property in 2011.

In 1963, the original version of the Smiley Face symbol was created in Worcester, Massachusetts, by Charles Ball’s father, graphic artist Harvey Ross Ball.