The Hoptimist brand is the epitome of smiles, optimism and good cheer. Give the gift of Hoptimist and feel the joy of giving for yourself. At the end of the 1960s, Gustav Ehrenreich created a joyful movement that has since found a place in Danish design history. This is the whole idea behind Hoptimist: to spread joy and put a smile on everyone's lips. Most smiles start with another smile. The Hoptimist figures smile at you and wait for your response: maybe a smile, maybe even a little slap to set the figure in motion, and the figure will cheerfully jump in place with excess energy in response.