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2020 Search Trends Animation

Created the most-viewed content of 2020 on the global Think with Google YouTube channel, reaching a massive professional audience.

From discovery to booking

To tell the incredible story of people's lives during the first year of the COVID pandemic through the lens of search trends.

"Such an engaging piece — it truly captured the human story of an extraordinary year."

Think with Google Team

Insight

Where the voyage begins

Developed a character animation that leveraged Think with Google's strong identity. Combined illustrations of life events with data visualization following Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Idea

Engineered for elegance

Became the top-viewed piece of content from 2020 on the global Think with Google YouTube channel.

Impact

Setting a new benchmark

#1 Most-Viewed 2020 Content

Global YouTube Reach

Data-Driven Storytelling Award

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