What are characteristics of Web 2.0 graphic design?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by uponastar, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. #1
    I've seen a few logos labeled "2.0", and from what I can gather, they tend to be based on aqua/glass-style design, sometimes with reflective/mirror qualities. Is that about it, or am I off the mark?
     
    uponastar, Aug 6, 2007 IP
  2. andrej

    andrej Notable Member

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    Yeah, you're right. Nice graphics with reflections, mirrors, etc., that is called Web 2.0 style. I would say that e.g. Windows Vista has Web 2.0 design.
     
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  3. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #3
    Yes you are right..
    Web 2.0 logos are with attractive colors, mirror/glass finish with some reflection.. May be 3D looking too.
     
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    flippers.be Peon

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    rounded corners, white space, a design that's larger than the fold of the browser, large fonts, simplicity, ... google for it, lots of articles discuss what is 2.0 about
     
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    those big big picture type of site.
     
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    those above descrive web 2.0 really well..... i love it
     
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    flippers.be Peon

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    Solid_Nuts Active Member

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    pffft web 2.0 makes me sick, just to let you know its not about reflections or a specific effect.. go look at all the big so called web 2.0 sites and show me which one has reflections! :S
     
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    Don't forget those little pink stars that say "beta"
     
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    Stomme poes Peon

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    I don't mind shiny and pretty, or looking like the New Beetle, but huge, bloated, content-less sites with too much flashy Flash BS are a pain in the ass to even visit. on broadband.
     
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    ansi Well-Known Member

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    web 2.0 isn't just a design thing. it's taking your every day website and making it function like an application rather than a website. though somehow shiny and shitty designs have somehow been coined as web 2.0 when really that style of design has been around since the 90's. it's nothing new.
     
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    Pretty much right yourself. Basic design, gloss, reflections. Things I personally think are overused.
     
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    ahahhaahaha for some reason i found that really funny
     
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