Mr. Doob’s work on these 2D physics toys eventually contributed to his leadership in creating , a lightweight, cross-browser JavaScript library used to create and display animated 3D computer graphics in a web browser. Today, Three.js powers a massive portion of the interactive 3D web, from digital art portfolios to commercial car configurators. Why Google Gravity Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Larger elements like the logo feel heavier than small menu buttons.
Both experiments are part of (2009–2012 era) and still work in modern browsers. They use Canvas/JavaScript and were groundbreaking for browser-based interactive art.
The project is a JavaScript-based interactive webpage that mimics the classic 2009 Google homepage design. Instead of remaining static, every element on the screen drops to the bottom of the browser window as if subjected to real-world gravity.
Go to mrdoob.com/projects/chromeexperiments/google_gravity/ Or search “Google Gravity” → click first result (usually from mrdoob.com ).
This article explores the history, mechanics, and hidden secrets of Mr. Doob’s Google Gravity Pool, and how you can experience this full interactive sandbox for yourself. What is Google Gravity by Mr. Doob?
It showed that developers could have fun, bringing a touch of humor to the internet.
Have you tried breaking the Google homepage lately? Let us know your favorite Mr. Doob experiment in the comments! 👇
Because these projects relied on native web standards rather than Adobe Flash, many of them survived the great "Flash Apocalypse" of 2020. However, because Google has updated its security protocols, API keys, and homepage structures over the last decade, the original versions hosted directly via Google search hooks have changed.
Once loaded, left-click on any element, hold the mouse button down, and flick your wrist to throw the pieces around the screen. The Legacy of Browser Easter Eggs
Mr. Doob’s work on these 2D physics toys eventually contributed to his leadership in creating , a lightweight, cross-browser JavaScript library used to create and display animated 3D computer graphics in a web browser. Today, Three.js powers a massive portion of the interactive 3D web, from digital art portfolios to commercial car configurators. Why Google Gravity Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Larger elements like the logo feel heavier than small menu buttons.
Both experiments are part of (2009–2012 era) and still work in modern browsers. They use Canvas/JavaScript and were groundbreaking for browser-based interactive art.
The project is a JavaScript-based interactive webpage that mimics the classic 2009 Google homepage design. Instead of remaining static, every element on the screen drops to the bottom of the browser window as if subjected to real-world gravity.
Go to mrdoob.com/projects/chromeexperiments/google_gravity/ Or search “Google Gravity” → click first result (usually from mrdoob.com ).
This article explores the history, mechanics, and hidden secrets of Mr. Doob’s Google Gravity Pool, and how you can experience this full interactive sandbox for yourself. What is Google Gravity by Mr. Doob?
It showed that developers could have fun, bringing a touch of humor to the internet.
Have you tried breaking the Google homepage lately? Let us know your favorite Mr. Doob experiment in the comments! 👇
Because these projects relied on native web standards rather than Adobe Flash, many of them survived the great "Flash Apocalypse" of 2020. However, because Google has updated its security protocols, API keys, and homepage structures over the last decade, the original versions hosted directly via Google search hooks have changed.
Once loaded, left-click on any element, hold the mouse button down, and flick your wrist to throw the pieces around the screen. The Legacy of Browser Easter Eggs
