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.
111 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 & copy22Round PushpinA round-headed pin standing upright, the usual marker for a location.Meaning & copy23Camera with FlashA camera firing its flash, for photos being taken right now.Meaning & copy24AirplaneA plane in flight, for travel and trips.Meaning & copy25LinkTwo chain links joined together, used as the symbol for a web link.Meaning & copy26MoaiA carved stone head with a heavy brow, used online for deadpan silence.Meaning & copy27Nazar AmuletThe blue glass bead worn as protection against the evil eye.Meaning & copy28PencilA yellow pencil, for writing, editing and school.Meaning & copy29Police Car LightA rotating red beacon, used online to mean alert or breaking news.Meaning & copy30Diya LampA small oil lamp with a lit wick, used at Diwali and other festivals.Meaning & copy31Teddy BearA soft brown toy bear, for childhood and comfort.Meaning & copy32Alarm ClockA twin-bell alarm clock, for early starts and deadlines.Meaning & copy33BriefcaseA brown case with a handle, the shorthand for work and business.Meaning & copy34AxeAn axe with a wooden handle, for chopping, camping and splitting things.Meaning & copy35BrickA red brick, for building, walls and starting from the ground up.Meaning & copy36BroomA besom broom, for cleaning, Halloween and sweeping things aside.Meaning & copy37BucketA metal bucket, for cleaning, carrying water and bucket lists.Meaning & copy38CompassA magnetic compass, for navigation, direction and finding your way.Meaning & copy39DNAA double helix, for genetics, biology and what runs in a family.Meaning & copy40Gem StoneA cut blue gem, for jewellery, value and something precious.Meaning & copy41Military HelmetA combat helmet, for armed forces, veterans and service.Meaning & copy42JoystickAn arcade joystick, for gaming, arcades and retro play.Meaning & copy43Magic WandA wand with sparkles, for magic, tricks and things that fixed themselves.Meaning & copy44MemoA page and pencil, for notes, writing and signing up.Meaning & copy45Sewing NeedleA threaded needle, for sewing, mending and making by hand.Meaning & copy46Spiral NotepadA spiral-bound notepad, for lists, notes and planning.Meaning & copy47Nut and BoltA nut and bolt, for hardware, repairs and the nuts and bolts of a plan.Meaning & copy48PaintbrushAn artist's brush, for painting, art and creative work.Meaning & copy49PenA ballpoint pen, for writing, signing and taking notes.Meaning & copy50PillA red and white capsule, for medicine, health and the red pill reference.Meaning & copy51RadioA portable radio, for broadcasts, music and retro listening.Meaning & copy52ShieldA shield, for defence, protection and security.Meaning & copy53ShowerA shower head with running water, for washing and morning routines.Meaning & copy54SoapA bar of soap with bubbles, for washing, hygiene and cleaning up.Meaning & copy55StethoscopeA stethoscope, for doctors, check-ups and health care.Meaning & copy56SyringeA syringe, for injections, vaccines and blood tests.Meaning & copy57KeyboardA computer keyboard, for typing, writing and desk work.Meaning & copy58BackpackA school backpack, for school, travel and carrying everything.Meaning & copy59BedA made bed, for sleep, rest and hotel rooms.Meaning & copy60ChairA plain wooden chair, for seating, furniture and taking a seat.Meaning & copy61ClipboardA clipboard with a page, for lists, checks and copying.Meaning & copy62Woman's ClothesA pink blouse, the general clothing emoji in most keyboards.Meaning & copy63Credit CardA payment card, for buying things, bills and spending.Meaning & copy64Crystal BallA crystal ball on a stand, for fortune telling, mystery and predictions.Meaning & copy65DoorA wooden door, for entrances, leaving and opportunity.Meaning & copy66Electric PlugA plug on a cable, for power, charging and being plugged in.Meaning & copy67File FolderA manila folder, for files, storage and organising.Meaning & copy68GearA cogwheel, for machinery, settings and how something works.Meaning & copy69KiteA diamond kite with a tail, for windy days, parks and childhood.Meaning & copy70World MapA world map, for travel, geography and planning a trip.Meaning & copy71MirrorA hand mirror, for reflection, appearance and self-examination.Meaning & copy72NewspaperA folded newspaper, for news, press and headlines.Meaning & copy73Man's ShoeA brown leather shoe, for formal dress and smart outfits.Meaning & copy74ShovelA shovel, for digging, gardening and construction.Meaning & copy75ToiletA toilet, for bathrooms, plumbing and blunt humour.Meaning & copy76Shopping CartA shopping trolley, for supermarkets, online baskets and buying.Meaning & copy77CoffinA coffin, for death, funerals and the online sense of being finished.Meaning & copy78CrownA gold crown, for royalty, winning and calling someone the best. The king and queen emoji.Meaning & copy79TicketA ticket stub, for events, travel and admission.Meaning & copy80BasketA wicker basket, for laundry, picnics and gathering things.Meaning & copy81TelephoneAn old rotary-style telephone, for calls and getting in touch.Meaning & copy82BikiniA two-piece swimsuit, for beaches, pools and summer.Meaning & copy83HelicopterA helicopter, for flight, rescue and hovering overhead.Meaning & copy84TrainA train, for rail travel, commutes and journeys.Meaning & copy85BusA bus, for public transport, school runs and city travel.Meaning & copy86Pickup TruckA pickup truck, for hauling, trades and rural driving.Meaning & copy87MotorcycleA motorbike, for riding, speed and the commute.Meaning & copy88Timer ClockA kitchen timer, for countdowns, cooking and time limits.Meaning & copy89RingA gold ring with a diamond, the engagement emoji.Meaning & copy90WeddingA small chapel with a heart, the emoji for a wedding day.Meaning & copy91Dollar BanknoteA green dollar bill, the usual cash and money emoji.Meaning & copy92Money with WingsA banknote flying away, for spending money fast.Meaning & copy93PurseA small purse, also used as the wallet emoji.Meaning & copy94Shopping BagsTwo shopping bags, for shopping trips and hauls.Meaning & copy95LipstickA lipstick, the usual makeup emoji.Meaning & copy96RibbonA pink bow, for gifts, cute style and coquette aesthetics.Meaning & copy97Top HatA black top hat, for formal wear, magic and hats off.Meaning & copy98ScissorsA pair of scissors, for cutting, crafts and haircuts.Meaning & copy99Computer MouseA computer mouse, for clicking and desk work.Meaning & copy100MicroscopeA microscope, for science, labs and close inspection.Meaning & copy101MicrobeA green microbe, the virus and germ emoji.Meaning & copy102Drop of BloodA red drop of blood, for blood donation, periods and medical posts.Meaning & copy103HeadstoneA grey gravestone, the tombstone and RIP emoji.Meaning & copy104KnotA knot of rope, the rope emoji.Meaning & copy105PickA pickaxe, for digging, mining and Minecraft.Meaning & copy106ConstructionA striped barrier, the construction and work in progress emoji.Meaning & copy107WastebasketA bin, the trash can emoji.Meaning & copy108Fuel PumpA petrol pump, the gas station emoji.Meaning & copy109BicycleA bicycle, the bike emoji.Meaning & copy110Flying SaucerA flying saucer, the UFO emoji.Meaning & copy111LuggageA suitcase, the travel and luggage emoji.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.