Google Doodle your wish for Australia!

Peter Dinham
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 12:06

IT Industry - Market

Google announced the initiative today to children at the City of Melbourne's ArtPlay centre with Melbourne City Councillor Jennifer Kanis and judge Hugh Evans.

Judge Ken Done has told budding artists he will be looking for colour, originality and creativity that captures the spirit of what it means to be Australian.

And, a little bit of history on the Google logo. The customisation of the logo first took place in 1999, and the Google doodle team has since celebrated events, anniversaries and holidays worldwide with doodles that incorporate the Google logo – including, in Australia, Anzac Day, Australia Day, and Melbourne Cup Day. 

The Doodle 4 Google Australia competition for students and schools first took place in 2007, and the winning entry, submitted by Janelle San Juan from Victoria, appeared on the Google home page on Australia Day 2008.