Google Logo Designer Ruth Kedar: The Woman Who Shaped a Tech Icon

Ruth Kedar, a Brazilian‑born artist and former Stanford professor, created the original Google logo that defined the company's visual identity for 16 years. Her journey from architecture student in Israel to award‑winning deck designer and tech branding pioneer is a vivid mix of art, engineering, and entrepreneurship. The story shows how a simple, playful design can become a global symbol.