Google users will log on today to discover a psychedelic Google Doodle designed to mark the Summer Solstice. The Doodle has been designed by Takashi Murakami, a Japanese artist known for his use of two dimensional graphics and vibrant colours. The Summer Solstice Google Doodle is created in a Japanese anime style, with flowers and a large swirling sun taking the place...
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Google has replaced their standard logo with a Google Doodle to celebrate Father’s day 2011. The simple logo is pretty much a global Doodle because Father’s day is celebrated in 63 nations around the world. The Father’s day Google Doodle is much simpler than other recent examples, apparently it is meant to represent a fabric name tag found on shirts and t-shirts...
Googlers will have noticed a new Google Doodle this evening which has been put in place to document the total Lunar Eclipse this evening. The Lunar Eclipse lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes and the Doodle automatically updates to show the progress. Initially the animated Google Doodle cycles through the entire eclipse, when it stops the actual phase which could be seen if you...
Noticed a lot of guitar playing in the office today? No, your ears are not deceiving you, Google is celebrating Les Paul, the pioneer of the solid body electric guitar who would have been 96 today. Google often pays tribute to people who have contributed in a great way to the arts and use their Doodle to celebrate the life’s work of different people. Today they have...
Google has marked the 117th birthday of Martha Graham with a bespoke Google Doodle that has been animated by Ryan Woodward. When you initially visit the Google homepage you will be greeted by a blank screen, after a short pause the animation of a figure styled on Martha Graham (and her choreography) gracefully dances across the screen to create the word Google in swooping...
Every Google Doodle published creates debate and interest but few put a smile on your face like today’s Mr. Men inspired range of Doodles. The search giant has rolled out a series of new Google Doodle’s to celebrate the 76th birthday of Roger Hargreaves, the author behind the incredibly successful series of stories, TV shows and inspiration of new apps and social network...
It’s been a very busy time for the Google homepage which has seen no less than three bespoke Google Doodles in the past seven days. Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 160th World’s Fair Expo and like many of the best Doodle’s of the past is completely interactive. The first World’s Fair was held in 1851 with its opening day falling on the 1st May, Prince Albert...
As the whole world celebrates the Royal wedding various technology sites have put up the bunting including Google who has gone all out with a very special Royal Wedding Google Doodle. The celebratory logo depicts the the happy couple traveling by traditional horse and carriage through a romantic looking London. The scene starts at Westminster Abbey with the Royal newly...
Google users will have noticed that the standard Google logo has been replaced today with a Doodle to mark the 226th birthday of John James Audubon, a man celebrated as a world famous ornithologist, naturalist, painter and believe it or not hunter (it seems hunting and nature can go hand in hand). The Doodle Like previous Doodle’s the eagled eyed amongst you will notice...
Today is Saint George’s day, an annual event that takes place on 23rd April to celebrate the patron saint of England. To mark St. George’s day Google has replaced their logo with a Google Doodle of George making his way to slay a mighty dragon. The Doodle Unlike previous Doodles this one is not animated, in fact it’s actually very simplistic. The usual Google logo...