quantum Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I thought this would be an interesting topic. I see many examples of what looks like attempts at applying a Web 2.0 look. I always thought the point was to emulate a real-world look of light reflection, giving a web page a shiny appliance look to it. When you consider what the style is trying to emulate, all too often the gradient overlay shapes being used do not make sense or do not create a real-world illusion.Thoughts? "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 It was cool when it was first introduced, especially when Apple applied the concept to Mac OS X, and has further refined it for Mac OS Leopard. However, I've seen it so often that I tend to ignore it in the market place. That's why I like Flash, because the custom animation allows web designers to do far more unique and interesting UIs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDX Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 When done well it looks good, and when bad it can look atrocious. Personally don't use it that much only when a project requires it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I've seen quite a few attempts as sig images and many I wonder why the artist did what they did. The images may emulate others created, but the gradient shapes and placement often make no sense. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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