Mr. Doob used a physics engine (originally Box2D) to simulate gravity, collision, and restitution. He essentially deconstructed Google’s layout into individual "bodies" (rectangles and sprites) that react to the forces of a virtual world.
Mr. Doob is not a Google employee. He is a legendary figure in the world of and experimental web design. He is most famous for being one of the core contributors to three.js , the most popular JavaScript library for creating 3D animations in a web browser without plugins. google gravity mr doob
If you have ever been bored in a computer lab, procrastinating on homework, you might have typed a strange phrase into Google: "Google Gravity" or "Google Gravity Mr Doob." He is most famous for being one of
So, the next time you need a 30-second break, remember Mr. Doob. Let the search bar fall. Bounce the logo off the wall. And appreciate the beautiful, chaotic gravity of the internet. chaotic gravity of the internet.
His personal website ( mrdoob.com ) is a treasure trove of "experiments"—quirky, artistic, and often useless (in the best way) uses of HTML5, Canvas, and JavaScript. When you search for "google gravity" and click "I’m Feeling Lucky," Google directs you to a specific URL: mrdoob.com/projects/chromeexperiments/google_gravity/ .