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Hey, Kids! Doodle 4 Google! Win Prizes!

From Fast Company, February 3, 2009...

Any kid who’s ever been intrigued with Google’s playful holiday logo-decorating antics can now get in the act–with the potential for winning lots of loot for the best efforts.

Appearing on the Today Show, Marisa Mayer, Google’s chief experience officer, announced the second annual contest to redesign Google's logo for a day. This year's competition encourages kids in grades K-12 to riff on the topic of “What I Wish for the World.” The top four designs, along with 40 regional winners, will be featured in an exhibit at New York’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum, a partner in the project.

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