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 Oct 19 2007, 01:01 PM
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 wanderlust personified.  Group: Official Designer Posts: 7,515 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 797  |
I dunno if you guys have run into this new fresh style of design that's been appearing in websites lately (badges, glossy icons, gradients, large text, rounded corners, etc) but if not, here are some really informative articles on this latest trend:
The Visual Design of Web 2.0 Current Style in Web Design Web 2.0 Design Style Guide Some examples of websites that have had recent web 2.0 makeovers... CNN, Getty Images, Yahoo, Myspace, Facebook, USA Today, etc. What do you guys think about this? Have you been applying any of these guidelines to your design? |
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Oct 19 2007, 01:20 PM
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 i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
2.0 is huge right now, so i've definitely been incorporating a lot of influences from it into my designs
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Oct 19 2007, 02:49 PM
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 ‹(. .)› Group: Official Member Posts: 2,367 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,089 |
i liked 2.0 back during 0.0 ;x har har. but yah, i think it's definitely more appealing and easier ont he eyes. way more efficient and user-friendly, too. and it's just kickass. of course i'm biased 'cause i'm a fan of the simplicity.
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Oct 19 2007, 02:49 PM
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 Cornflakes :D Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,541 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 322,923 |
oh oh oh I've seen these :D
at least the first link, I love rounded corners its what I used in my myspace design. |
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Oct 19 2007, 08:20 PM
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 ;p Group: Member Posts: 280 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 17,685 |
oh yea? my site is powered by web 3.0 beta :]
coming soon btw. still trying to figure out how to get a .jp domain. |
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Oct 19 2007, 09:29 PM
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 yes......and? Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 209 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 94,410 |
I like the simplicity of web 2.0, however, some people simplify their sites a little too much to the point that it just looks too bland. Also, I'm not too fond of glossy icons and gradients.
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Oct 19 2007, 09:44 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
Rounded, rounded, rounded. I've always like the simple look, but I think that if it's something I see EVERYWHERE it might get old.
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Oct 19 2007, 09:44 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 1,815 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 423,396 |
It's the style I've always been aiming for. But yeah, I do tend to mimic the techniques of really good sites that follow Web 2.0.
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Oct 19 2007, 10:52 PM
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 This bag is not a toy. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,090 Joined: Oct 2007 Member No: 583,108 |
I think some people have taken the whole simplicity thing too far, but it is a huge breath of fresh air to see crisp, clean sites with text that is large enough to read.
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Oct 25 2007, 06:55 PM
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 Hey, I'm Mike Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 1,272 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 406,241 |
QUOTE(libertie @ Oct 19 2007, 11:52 PM)  I think some people have taken the whole simplicity thing too far, but it is a huge breath of fresh air to see crisp, clean sites with text that is large enough to read. i agree, but i like the rounded corners and the sleek look 
Reason for edit: Moved to Designer's Cafe
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Oct 25 2007, 07:08 PM
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 Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,682 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 156,187 |
it looks nice, but i guess its something that works best for business/company websites cuz its pretty much what you expect and i guess the whole glossy looks takes away the 'this *hit is boring to look at' feeling.
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