Questlove Hearts Emojis
Listen to the Story: 20 minutes
Audio-only: (best on mobile)
Description:
Emojis, video games, even the humble “@” symbol – all these staples of digital life have been as carefully designed as the most sleek furniture or fancy architecture. But do they belong in a museum? Hell yes, says Abbi’s friend Ahmir Thompson (a.k.a. Questlove, and emoji obsessive). If you find yourself wondering if it’s allowed, “then it’s pretty much high art,” he says.
Also featuring: Paola Antonelli
Via https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/emoji-podcast-design-questlove/
"Emoji. 1998–99"