Use objects as labels
Place one before a heading or list item to help readers scan topics such as work, finance, study or media.
Emoji collection
Objects & Tech Emoji
Laptops, cameras, money and everyday things.
21 entries
01LaptopWork, coding and remote life.Meaning & copy02Mobile PhoneA smartphone — calls, apps and screen time.Meaning & copy03Money BagMoney, funding and profit.Meaning & copy04CameraPhotography and capturing a moment.Meaning & copy05BooksReading, study and stacked knowledge.Meaning & copy06Musical NoteMusic, melody and sound.Meaning & copy07KeyA key for access and security, and figuratively the crucial part of something.Meaning & copy08HeadphoneOver-ear headphones standing for music, podcasts and focused listening.Meaning & copy09EnvelopeA sealed envelope representing mail, messages and getting in touch.Meaning & copy10PushpinA pin for marking something important, pinned or worth coming back to.Meaning & copy11CandleA lit candle for calm and atmosphere, and for remembrance and vigils.Meaning & copy12WatchA wristwatch, standing for time, punctuality and deadlines.Meaning & copy13PackageA sealed cardboard box, used for deliveries, shipping and software releases.Meaning & copy14Hammer and WrenchCrossed tools, standing for building, repair and maintenance work.Meaning & copy15Magnifying GlassA lens tilted left, used for searching, inspecting and looking closely at detail.Meaning & copy16BatteryA charged battery, literal for power and figurative for personal energy levels.Meaning & copy17CalendarA tear-off desk calendar showing a single date, used for scheduling and deadlines.Meaning & copy18AutomobileA red saloon car seen from the side, the default car in the set.Meaning & copy19Inbox TrayA desk tray with an arrow pointing into it, the icon for receiving or downloading.Meaning & copy20Hourglass Not DoneAn hourglass with sand still falling, standing for time running and something not finished.Meaning & copy21Hourglass DoneAn hourglass with all the sand fallen, standing for time that has run out.Meaning & copy
Category guide
Understanding objects & tech emoji
Object emoji label topics and activities quickly: a laptop suggests work or coding, books suggest study and a camera suggests photography. They are less emotionally specific than faces, which makes them useful in headings, schedules and practical updates.
How they appear across devices
Devices may depict different models, colours or eras of the same object. The Unicode identity stays the same, so focus on the general concept rather than a precise product design.
Choose with context
How to pick the right emoji
Watch for metaphor
Rockets can mean growth and money bags can mean profit, not only the physical object shown.
Do not hide key details
An icon can introduce a deadline, price or contact method, but the essential information still belongs in text.
Common questions
About objects & tech emoji
Why are object emoji useful in work messages?
They provide compact visual labels for tasks and topics, making a channel update or checklist easier to scan.
Will the same object look identical everywhere?
No. Vendors draw their own artwork, so a phone, laptop or camera may look different while representing the same Unicode character.