Dennis Hwang's Google Graphics

Hwang's logo designs, which celebrate everything from the Nobel Prize to the World Cup, are linked to search results related to the topic. Because this often brings heavy traffic to websites, Hwang's spotlight is coveted by webmasters. Hwang's fans follow his work online, providing feedback, and sometimes gifts, when new logos appear.

Design Challenges

Hwang's graphics don't always come easy, and he says the most difficult logos to design are for lesser-known international holidays. Because Hwang's work is seen by web surfers across the globe, research plays an important role in the design process. Hwang's favorite logos draw on his art history background, celebrating the birthdays of artists like Monet and Picasso.

A Career in Web Design

Hwang's hard work has earned him a position overseeing all of Google's webmasters, proving that a career in web design can open all sorts of doors in the business world. If you're interested in a career as a web designer, an online degree can familiarize you with tools of the trade such as programming languages and graphic design software. An online degree in graphic arts could provide you with the skills you need to begin a career in web design.

Sources
"Computer Artist Doodles Oodles of 'Googles,'" Korea Herald (March 22, 2002)
"Google's Unknown Artist has Huge Following," CNN (July 19, 2006)