Google Is Using Its Doodle Art Series to Salute Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines—and Make a Clever Point About Social Distancing, Too

You may have noticed a theme for the daily Google Doodles of the past two weeks: each
one acknowledged a different group of essential workers who
remain on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, keeping
society going as others self-isolate and work from home.

“As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world,
essential workers have stepped up in unprecedented ways—including
putting their own lives at risk—to provide services that keep our
society moving forward in these tough times,” Jessica Yu, the
Doodle team lead, told Artnet News in an email.

“Heroic efforts deserve to be recognized and honored, and we
hope our Doodle series shows our gratitude for these amazing
people.”

On most days, Google releases a new Doodle, reworking its logo
to honor holidays, historic figures or events, or other occasions
such as the Olympic Games or the World Cup.

The most recent set of Doodles are animated gifs in which Google
sends some love to essential workers.

“We purposely used the first and last letters of our logo to
ensure characters in every Doodle were practicing social
distancing,” Yu said.

Today, the internet giant unveiled the 10th drawing in the
series, whch acknowledges teachers and childcare workers.

Google previously paid tribute to scientific researchers;
doctors, nurses, and medical professionals; first responders;
custodial and sanitation workers; farmworkers and farmers; grocers;
public transportation workers; delivery workers; and food-service
employees.

An 11th Doodle, set to appear tomorrow,
will incorporate all ten groups.

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