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Which Emoji Scissors Close? (wh0.github.io)

1545 points by _nhynes · 2475 days ago · 126 comments on HN

Article summary

The article analyzes the design of scissors emojis from different vendors, evaluating how well they would close if they were physical objects. The author collected a dataset of emojis and simulated swinging the blades to determine which ones would close the most. The results showed that some vendors, such as JoyPixels and LG, designed scissors that would close almost perfectly, while others, like Facebook and Google, had designs that would not close well. The article concludes with a humorous tone, awarding medals to the best-designed scissors emojis.

Main themes

  • emoji design
  • brand differentiation
  • technological advancements
  • anachronisms
  • personal webpages
  • online communities
  • creativity and innovation
  • design evaluation

What commenters say

  • The presence of multiple sets of emojis from the same company, such as Facebook, is likely due to brand differentiation and targeting different user groups.
  • The design of train emojis is often anachronistic, with the 'wild west' style being particularly inaccurate for the time period it is supposed to represent.
  • Rapid technological advancements during the 19th century make it difficult to pinpoint exact time periods for certain designs, such as locomotives.
  • The concept of 'wild west' is challenging to define, and the presence of wood-burning engines in California during the 1870s contradicts the idea that this design is anachronistic.
  • The internet has not become the platform for personal, quirky webpages that some users had hoped for, with discovery being a major issue.
  • Standardized cross-linking between personal webpages and blogs could help address the issue of discovery and create a more vibrant online community.
  • The proliferation of software and artistic creations is driven by the desire to redo and improve existing ideas, rather than a lack of communication or vision.
  • The evaluation of emoji designs is a pointless but enjoyable obsession that can lead to interesting discussions and insights.