Google doodles are the creation of Google Webmaster Dennis Hwang, whose work is seen by millions every time he exhibits on the Google homepage. The 28-year-old calls his drawings "doodles". Since 2000, Dennis has celebrated and marked worldwide events and holidays with doodles that are designed on, around and through the Google logo on the site's home page. Special events such as Christmas, Valentine's Day or Hanukah repeat each year but Dennis' drawings never do. Dennis' work has reached cult status. There are even websites and blogs devoted to his work. When he began rendering the doodles regularly, fans waited with baited breath to see his next creation.

Dennis recently spoke about his doodles and how he got his ideal job:

Most people have to choose only one of their interests to pursue. How did you get such a perfect job that meshes computers and art?
"I had an internship with Google in college. I was given the task of helping with maintenance of the website and I soon became an assistant webmaster. Before I joined Google, the founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were already thinking about holiday logos...and when I joined, one of my managers knew I was studying art, and they said I should give it a shot. Since then, I've been doing it solo and my career has gone from strength to strength!"

Are you constantly reading newspapers to keep up with current events and holidays?
"How far I work in advance depends. Sometimes, we react really quickly to current events. When the Mars Rover landed, I created a logo in less than 24 hours. For all of the international countries, if there's a special day, we want to commemorate it."

Do you get suggestions from Google users?
"I get quite a lot of suggestions from users. We're really open to user feedback and having ideas sent to us."

How do you decide on the design of the drawings?
"Mostly the art is in the letters. I like to have a design that interacts with letters. I find that a bit more interesting."

Do you have favourite doodles?
"I have several favourites. Usually, artists' birthdays are the ones I spend the most effort on, like Monet's birthday."

How difficult is it to reinvent recurring holidays?
"It's definitely a challenge, but it's one I look forward to. I've been doing this for quite a while and need to come up with fresh ideas every year. There's only so many ways to draw a turkey or a pumpkin!"

1. Make sure your design compliments the shape of the Google logo letters but don't let that restrict your 'creative' streak.
2. Experiment with different media to see which one works best for your design - don't forget you can even design your doodle on your PC.
3. Don't over complicate your design - simpler designs often have the most impact.
4. Remember that the design could end up on the Google homepage so imagine how it will look on screen.
5. Think about anything that makes you feel British or represents how you feel about living in Britain to give you some inspiration around the theme.
6. Remember to use colour well and think about how it interacts with a white background.
7. Avoid commercial or copyrighted images.
8. Think outside of the box – try to do a doodle that is different from your classmates.
9. Feel free to use the space behind and in front of the Google letters but try to keep the overall balance of the design together as a whole.
10. Have fun! It's all about creativity and enjoying designing fun things.