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Emoji Design and Animation for Canva by Buck - D1S1 Design Spotlight

Studio: Buck

Client: Canva

Work: Illustration

Industry: Technology

Emoji Design and Animation for Canva

BUCK collaborated with Canva to create a new set of expressive, dimensional emojis as part of the brand’s visual refresh. The team developed colorful, gradient-rich designs that reflect Canva’s playful personality and extended them through lively animations to bring each emoji to life.

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Tags: Colorful, Emoji, Gradient, Illustrative, Motion, Playful

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