11.04.2011

Google Tricks (not just a barrel roll...)

So there was a lot of talk about the Google trick 'do a barrel roll' this week, with a number of top blogs, including Mashable and Huffington Post, writing about the fun new trick you can do with Google.  If the name isn't obvious enough, check it out here. Cute, huh? Feel like you should reward Google with a treat or a chew toy or something.

Kidding aside, we're obviously getting a kick out of it (as the existence of this post can illustrate), and it's nice to have a bit of unexpected fun when you're browsing online. In particular, as designers, it's always interesting to see what types of activities and novelties people are drawn to, and how they engage with spaces, objects and technology. Especially lately, as technology is becoming more engaging and interactive, and integrated into our daily lives.  Siri, anyone?
So, back to the topic at hand- the Friday Fun part of this post. So, just to add to the barrel-roll dicussion, we thought we'd share a couple of other Google tricks to humor and entertain.


The first is Google Gravity (a favorite seen above), that you'll have to check out for yourself here. You can even do a search and it's even more entertaining... If you have any trouble with the link, just google 'googlegravity' and click on the first link.  Good stuff, right?
Additionally, if you're in Google Image Search, Google Sphere is a pretty cool little trick, too.


So, hope that brightens up your Friday morning, and have a great weekend!