Google Doodles have become a familiar sight for millions of internet users, with the search engine regularly changing its homepage logo to celebrate festivals, historical events, anniversaries and influential personalities. From colourful illustrations to interactive games, these designs have become a popular feature of Google Search.
The idea dates back to August 1998, when company co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were planning to attend the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, United States, according to Google’s official Doodles website .
The design went live on August 30, 1998, less than a week before Google was officially incorporated on September 4. The team has produced more than 5,000 Doodles over the decades, according to Google’s official website.
Google Doodles are temporary changes made to its familiar search engine logo to commemorate significant occasions, achievements and individuals, according to the company’s official website. Today, a dedicated team of artists, designers and engineers creates Doodles for audiences across different countries.
The duo wanted a simple way to inform Google users that they would be away from the office and might not be available to respond to inquiries.
