How Creative Google+ Covers Used to Look Like
Google+ may no longer be available, but its legacy lives on. One of the unique features of this now-defunct social network was the ability for users to customize their profile with a cover photo. From stunning landscapes to creative designs, Google+ covers allowed users to express themselves in a visually striking way. In this post, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and revisit how creative Google+ covers used to look like, showcasing some of the most impressive and memorable examples.
Amanda Rosenberg
The first one is Amanda Rosenberg’s cover photo, it seems like she just came out from the cupboard! The trick is certainly similar to what most Facebook users have played, but it’s integrated seamlessly into her Google+ profile!
Brian Rose
Expect Brian Rose’s profile cover to be innovative and dazzling, after all he is from Google!
Chris Messina
It seems like the guy could walk into the cover photo directly! Also it’s a good way to feature 2 people in just 1 profile.
Dutch Photo Walk
By just looking at the arrangement of the photos in this cover, you can know that this guy is a professional.
Eric Cheng
Nothing is cooler than a shark swimming around in your Google+ cover photo.
Evo Terra
Not only is the use of the Google plus design pattern brilliant, the subtle animation made this cover a genuine example for an effective and persuasive Google+ cover photo.
Jérôme Vadon
Jérôme Vadon integrated his Facebook Timeline cover into Google+ profile perfectly; also this is how a designer should do his cover photo. Neat and sleek.
Jiwoong Lee
Did he take this photo just to put it as a G+ cover photo? It fits perfectly!
Jonathan Lally
Well this Google employee has a thing for interesting teddy bears.
Kimberly Johnson
Google’s fascination with their doodles seems to be overflowing to their employees’ G+ cover photos.
Kosso K
No complicated stuff, 5 smoothly animated letters are enough to inspire.
Melissa Daniels
Maybe one day we could load the part of our website on the G+ cover photo? For the time being, this fail to load page will do.
Michael Skweres
A prisoner of his creativity, Michael Skweres’s attempt at his G+ Google Cover extends beyond the regular cover photo. Prison bars and icons included.
Peterson Silva
I’m jealous of Peterson Silva for his nice twist of Google+ cover photo, and his girlfriend as well!
Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud is undoubtedly an experienced comic artist, as he knows how to explain the creation of comics in an effective and interesting way, with just 1 cover photo!
Søren Dalsgaard Brath
Sometimes a neat trick is all you need to get viewers focused on your photo.
Nyan Cat
I can hear my brain singing “nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan“.
Angry Birds
Angry Birds‘ social media profile always come with creative and cute goodies, such as this floating king pig! I feel like shooting it to avenge the birds!
Android Developers
The lesson to learn here is to think out of the box, your scrapbook photos don’t need to be all squares. Play tricks with their visual shape.
American Muscle
The right (and coolest) way to feature a car in a Google+ profile.
Chapman BMW On Camelback
Unquestionably sleek and professional. Luxurious company with luxurious design skills.
Evans Toyota
Flash-like animation is always the perfect eye candy to attract audiences.
Google Brasil
Complicated animation will only make the visitor suffer from the laggy profile, so Google Brasil made it smooth and simple.
Google Developers
I would be a surprise if there’s no animation on the Google Developers’ G+ profile. But they did it, and they did it sleek.
LongTap
Every part of this cover photo is simply adorable!
Malaysia Airlines
Clear sky, new Airbus, sexy typography. Everything in the cover photo symbolizes its brand.
Virgin Airlines
Smooth animation, motivating content and extreme focus to detail. Virgin Airlines have certainly hired the right designer to do its cover photo.
Nokia UK
It feels great to see that the Nokia’s cover photo is actually creative! My faith in Nokia is fully restored.
Nokia 700
In the end, it was the Nokia 700 that comes with the creative cover. If Nokia wants to do it, it could still do it right.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
I don’t know who did this, but he’s my hero from now.
Wooplr
Cat and cuteness always win, that’s all I can say.
