Google doodles, the drawings that are designed on, around and through the Google logo on Google home page, are the creation of 29-year-old Google Webmaster Dennis Hwang (interview and tips). Since Dennis began celebrating and marking worldwide events and holidays with his doodles in 2000, his work has been seen by millions and reached cult status, with fans waiting with bated breath to see his next creation, and even websites and blogs devoted to his work.
Searching about Google doodles, I have found Doodle 4 Google, a competition where K-12 students are invited to play around with the homepage logo and see what they come up with. This year Google is inviting U.S. kids to join in the doodling fun, around the intriguing theme What if...?".
Above, you can watch a time lapse video that shows Chief Google Doodler Dennis Hwang drawing a Google Doodle from start to finish. He creates a doodle that commemorates the Lunar New Year and invites students to join the Doodle 4 Google art competition.
At top, an overview of 'Doodle 4 Google My Australia' initiative. See how young kids have a clear view of Australian simbols. A great initiative for branding.
