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Google logo with kangaroo skiing, dancing, boxing, and surfing in playful poses.

The First Google Doodle Artist: Ian David Marsden and the Origins of Google’s Iconic Illustrations

How I Became the First Google Doodle Artist For the full Ian David Marsden Google Doodles gallery, see: https://marsdenillustration.com/ian-david-marsden-google-doodles/ Before “Google Doodle” became a cultural staple, I had the unique opportunity to help shape its origins. In 2000, I was commissioned to create all the homepage illustrations for Google—making me […]

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From Santa Monica to Silicon Valley: The Origin of the First Google Doodles

From Santa Monica to Silicon Valley: The Origin of the First Google Doodles In 2000, I was hired by Google to illustrate what would become their very first Google Doodles. Long before it was a global company, Google was still a bold new search engine looking to stand out. These

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Kangaroos in sports-themed Google Doodles by Marsden.

Google Doodle Retrospective Feature: First Google Doodle Series (2000)

Google Doodle Retrospective Feature: First Google Doodle Series (2000) When Google celebrated 20 years of Google Doodles, I was deeply honored to be mentioned in their official retrospective. In the article, Google makes a clear distinction between the first Google Doodle (the original one-off from 1998) and the first Google

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Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio: Ian David Marsden

Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio – Ian David Marsden I’ve recently updated my Behance portfolio to showcase a more complete and strategic selection of client work, organized as in-depth case studies. As a freelance illustrator, cartoonist, and creative director, I focus on helping clients communicate visually — whether through

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ortrait of illustrator Ian David Marsden and aerial view of the Languedoc countryside featured in FrenchEntrée magazine

FrenchEntrée Magazine Interview – “Life’s a Doodle” Illustrator Ian Marsden in the Hérault

FrenchEntrée Magazine Interview – “Life’s a Doodle” Illustrator Ian Marsden in the Hérault FrenchEntrée Magazine Interview – “Life’s a Doodle” Illustrator Ian Marsden in the Hérault https://www.frenchentree.com In the January/February 2015 issue of FrenchEntrée Magazine, I was featured in a full-page profile titled “Life’s a Doodle,” written by journalist Sylvia

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