The History of Stickers

An attempt to summarize the history of stickers

Stickers have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. They are stuck on our laptops, cell phones, cars and even our water bottles. But how did these small, colorful stickers find their way into our world? I'll try to summarize the history of stickers.

The origins of stickers go back a long way. Stickers were used as early as ancient Egypt to convey messages and mark objects. However, these early forms of stickers were a long way from today's designs and materials.

The first stickers in today's sense were still coated with glue by hand so that they would stick to surfaces.

The real breakthrough for stickers came in the 19th century with the invention of lithography. This new printing technique made it possible to print high-quality images and text on paper. Suddenly it was possible to produce stickers in large quantities and offer them at an affordable price.

In the early years, stickers were used primarily for advertising purposes. Companies would print their logos and slogans on stickers and hand them out to potential customers. These early advertising stickers were often plain and simple in design, but they served their purpose by catching people's attention.

With the rise of pop culture in the 1950s and 1960s, stickers began to take on a new role. Artists and designers began to use stickers as a means of expressing their ideas and messages. The stickers became a kind of visual diary that allowed people to express their personality and interests.

Suddenly stickers conquered the world

In the 1970s, stickers experienced a real boom. Punk and skateboard culture discovered the possibilities of stickers and made them an integral part of their movement. Stickers became a symbol of rebellion and expression of one's own individuality. They were applied to skateboards, musical instruments and clothing and served as a means of expression for the subculture.

In the 1980s, stickers took over the art world. Artists like Keith Haring and Banksy used stickers as a medium to present their works in public spaces. Stickers became a form of street art and allowed artists to make their messages accessible to a wider public.

With the advent of the internet and social media in the 2000s, stickers experienced another revolution. Emoticons and emoji stickers became an integral part of digital communication. People started using stickers in their text messages and social media posts to express their feelings and moods.

Nowadays, there is an almost endless variety of stickers. From cute animal motifs to abstract designs to personalized stickers with your own photos and text - the possibilities are endless. Stickers have become a means of expression for our