So we have enjoyed the endless inspiration of the Facebook users and brands with their creatively twisted Facebook Timeline covers, what’s next? Introducing Google+ cover photos, where the creatives could get a “+1” on their creativity again from their friends and visitors!
Today, we’re taking a break on Facebook. 33Google+ cover photos that show the true mashup between creativity and marketing. Some of them, I’m happy to report, even GIF animation is a wonderful, nostalgic option.They are amazing and smooth! This is your best chance for ideas and inspiration from Google+ profiles and their cover photos. Show your talent and hunger.
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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!
Arianna Huffington. It’s no surprise that the boss of the Huffington Post have a creative, and totally unique Google+ cover that features photos taken throughout her life.
Brian Rose. Expect Brian Rose’s profile cover to be innovative and dazzling, after all he is from Google!
Chris Messina. The cover photo looks like the man could just walk in! Also it’s a good way to feature 2 people in just 1 profile.
Dutch Photo Walk. You can see that the cover is professional by the arrangement of the photos.
Eric Cheng. Nothing is cooler that a shark SwimmingIn your Google+ cover photograph, include around
Evo Terra. The cover was a brilliant example of how to use the Google Plus design pattern.
Jérôme Vadon. Jérôme Vadon integrated his Facebook Timeline cover into Google+ profile perfectly; also this is how a designer should do his cover photo. Simple and clean.
Jiwoong Lee. Is he using this photo to cover G+? It’s perfect!
Jonathan Lally. Google employee, he has a thing about cute teddy bears.
Kimberly Johnson. Google’s fascination with their doodles seems to be overflowing to their employees’ G+ cover photos.
Kosso K. Five animated letters, which are simple enough to inspire, will suffice.
Melissa Daniels. We might be able to load our website onto the G+ cover photo. ForFor the moment, you can use this page that fails to load.
Michael Skweres. A prisoner of his creativity, Michael Skweres’s attempt at his G+ Google CoverIt goes beyond the standard cover photo. Included are icons and prison bars.
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 an undisputed comic artist. He can explain how comics are created in a compelling and interesting manner, using just one cover photo.
Søren Dalsgaard Brath. Sometimes all it takes to get your viewers focused on your image is a clever trick.
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! It makes me feel guilty for not shooting it!
Android Developers. The lesson to learn here is to think out of the box, your scrapbook photos don’t need to be all squares. Use visual tricks to change their shape.
American Muscle. Google+ is the most appropriate and coolest way to feature your car.
Chapman BMW Camelback. Professional and elegant. Luxurious company that demonstrates exceptional design skills.
Evans Toyota. Flash animation is always a great way to grab attention.
Blue Tomato. Blue Tomato surely know their **** when it comes to designing an engaging profile cover without being lited to boring squares and rectangle.
Google Brasil. Google Brasil has made it simple and straightforward by making the animations too complicated.
Google Developers. I would be a surprise if there’s no animation on the Google Developers’ G+ profile. They did it and it was beautiful.
LongTap. This cover photo is absolutely adorable in every way!
Malaysia Airlines. Clear sky, new Airbus, sexy typography. Everything on the cover photo represents its brand.
Virgin Airlines. Smooth animation, engaging content, and extreme attention to details. Virgin Airlines is certain to have hired the right designer for its cover photo.
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Nokia UK. It feels great to see that the Nokia’s cover photo is actually creative! Nokia has restored my faith.
Nokia 700. It was the Nokia 700 with the creative cover that won out in the end. Nokia can still make it work if they want to.
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.
Reflection
Although I had no faith in finding cover photos for Google+, I ended up finding many! Maybe my lackluster faith was due the small size of this cover, which proved to be no problem to the true creative.These manipulators are truly geniuses and deserve all the credit for their brilliant ideas and clever execution..
It’s your turn now! In the comment section, showcase and promote your cover images or any of your favourite Google+ cover photos.
