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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