# Interactive Google Doodles The Google Logo Gets an Interactive Nautical Makeover By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-logo References: [pcmag](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379644,00.asp) In honor of Jules Verne's 183rd birthday, the iconic Google Logo has been given an awesome [nautical makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers). You may be wondering who Jules Verne is -- he's the author famously known for the popular 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea novel. What's particularly awesome about this Google Logo is that it's an [interactive piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork) heavily influenced by Jules Verne's notable work. The navigation stick on the left can be moved up and down or side to side changing what you see through the port hole-inspired Google Logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Branding:** Incorporating interactive elements in branding can increase engagement and brand awareness. - **Innovative Nostalgia:** Reimagining classic stories or icons with innovative technology can create a unique and memorable user experience. - **Gamification of Advertising:** Adding gaming components to advertising can increase audience interaction and drive user-generated content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Interactive Google Doodles showcase the potential for more engaging and interactive advertisements. - **Entertainment - Gaming:** Incorporating gaming elements in advertisements and branding can create a more immersive experience for the user. - **Publishing - Digital:** Reimagining classic stories for digital platforms with innovative technology allows for a fresh take on beloved works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-santa-tracker.md) - [Game-Themed Browser Hidden Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katamari-damacy-1.md) - [Search Engine Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cup.md) - [Show-Inspired Browser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1.md) - [Advanced Image-Searching Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4.md) - [Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8.md) - [Branded QR-Powered Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-scan.md) - [Internet History Management Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-journeys.md)