Comments on: Is Glass still Class? http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/ thoughts on | comments about | examples of } web design trends. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:34:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Andie http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-684 Andie Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:22:20 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-684 I laughed out loud when I saw the remake of the Stockholm University (Sweden) website. Webdesigners there have got the glass-fever I'm sure and this just looks ridiculous. Check out http://www.su.se I laughed out loud when I saw the remake of the Stockholm University (Sweden) website. Webdesigners there have got the glass-fever I’m sure and this just looks ridiculous. Check out http://www.su.se

]]> By: giz404 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-685 giz404 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:29:03 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-685 If used with taste, yes, glass is still class. But it has to be subtle. If used with taste, yes, glass is still class. But it has to be subtle.

]]> By: Andrew Faulkner http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-686 Andrew Faulkner Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:29:46 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-686 Andie, I take it you don't like the style then? Just out of interest, why? Andie,

I take it you don’t like the style then? Just out of interest, why?

]]> By: P.J. Onori http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-687 P.J. Onori Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:17:35 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-687 Oh boy, I could talk about this forever... My question is, why? Why use a style that is so closely associated to another brand? Apple used it for very good reasons in my opinion - it created a huge distinction between OS X and all other operating systems. However, it's so strongly associated with Apple that it is what people think of when they see it. Why then would a designer want to use a design element that makes someone think of an entirely different brand? It is a meaningless trend that, in my opinion, can easily get in the way of creating a strong design. Oh boy, I could talk about this forever…

My question is, why? Why use a style that is so closely associated to another brand? Apple used it for very good reasons in my opinion - it created a huge distinction between OS X and all other operating systems. However, it’s so strongly associated with Apple that it is what people think of when they see it. Why then would a designer want to use a design element that makes someone think of an entirely different brand? It is a meaningless trend that, in my opinion, can easily get in the way of creating a strong design.

]]> By: Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-688 Matt Davies Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:24:19 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-688 Sure but Windows is now using it and so many other websites have started to tap into the look and feel that glass shines give you - why should apple have exclusive use of it? Isn't that like saying that because MacDonalds uses red and yellow no one else should use it? Sure but Windows is now using it and so many other websites have started to tap into the look and feel that glass shines give you - why should apple have exclusive use of it? Isn’t that like saying that because MacDonalds uses red and yellow no one else should use it?

]]> By: P.J. Onori http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-690 P.J. Onori Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:46:44 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-690 I would argue that the glass style is much more specific than a color combination. Sure, you can go ahead and use it, it just is very problematic when that element is so closely associated with another identity. I would argue that the glass style is much more specific than a color combination. Sure, you can go ahead and use it, it just is very problematic when that element is so closely associated with another identity.

]]> By: jakob http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-691 jakob Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:52:41 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-691 like the "used"-look back from 2003/04 glassy is a gorgeous look. also its one of the most used looks around. it has become a staple design, and to be honest, im a bit tired seeing it. like the “used”-look back from 2003/04 glassy is a gorgeous look. also its one of the most used looks around. it has become a staple design, and to be honest, im a bit tired seeing it.

]]> By: Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-693 Matt Davies Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:58:49 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-693 I agree P. J. and Jakob. I am not for or against this style I too thnk that this style might be on its last legs in terms of what you can do with it - but with all the operating systems trying to look the same I'm sure it will just keep being used until one day we all decide that 2d design was better anyways and we will forget the whole sorry epesode of the glass effect. The next question is, when will that happen? I agree P. J. and Jakob. I am not for or against this style I too thnk that this style might be on its last legs in terms of what you can do with it - but with all the operating systems trying to look the same I’m sure it will just keep being used until one day we all decide that 2d design was better anyways and we will forget the whole sorry epesode of the glass effect. The next question is, when will that happen?

]]> By: Joel Birchler http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-695 Joel Birchler Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:58:34 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-695 Hopefully it will go the way of the drop-shadow. It's a trick that works with restraint. Hopefully it will go the way of the drop-shadow. It’s a trick that works with restraint.

]]> By: Chris Shaddock http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-697 Chris Shaddock Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:49:06 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-697 To build on Matt’s post that ends, "the nest question is, when will that happen?". I feel that, actually, the next question is what is the next dominate style? As Matt cited in the post, design seems to be moving towards "influence from the original style". Is that the next big trend? All tends and styles keep adding to the visual ammunition we use for designing. And what about fashion recycling? Maybe we will go back to bevel and embossed menu labels. To build on Matt’s post that ends, “the nest question is, when will that happen?”. I feel that, actually, the next question is what is the next dominate style? As Matt cited in the post, design seems to be moving towards “influence from the original style”. Is that the next big trend? All tends and styles keep adding to the visual ammunition we use for designing. And what about fashion recycling? Maybe we will go back to bevel and embossed menu labels.

]]> By: Nick http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-715 Nick Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:23:28 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-715 I guess it's still working for <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com" rel="nofollow">TLC</a>, who just redesigned their logo a la glass. I guess it’s still working for TLC, who just redesigned their logo a la glass.

]]> By: Matt Davies http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-721 Matt Davies Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:12:25 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-721 Yes I think many new brands have caught-on to the glass style - see for example the new <a href="http://www.quark.com/" rel="nofollow">Quark</a> logo, which I feel has been influenced by it. Yes I think many new brands have caught-on to the glass style - see for example the new Quark logo, which I feel has been influenced by it.

]]> By: Jeremy http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-722 Jeremy Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:04:55 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-722 I agree that this style has been over-played, but I also admit that I've used it on more than one occasion. To be honest, I'm a bit jealous of the designers that first introduced it. How great would it be to see your style on such a huge number of sites today. But, though the article does ask some interesting questions regarding the glass effect, it seems as if some of the comments are missing the point. Ultimately, I could care less if a designer chooses to rip off apple, as long as they do it in a creative and original way. It really isn't so much about the tools that are used, but rather the reaction that they elicit. I agree that this style has been over-played, but I also admit that I’ve used it on more than one occasion. To be honest, I’m a bit jealous of the designers that first introduced it. How great would it be to see your style on such a huge number of sites today. But, though the article does ask some interesting questions regarding the glass effect, it seems as if some of the comments are missing the point. Ultimately, I could care less if a designer chooses to rip off apple, as long as they do it in a creative and original way. It really isn’t so much about the tools that are used, but rather the reaction that they elicit.

]]> By: Birgit http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-731 Birgit Sat, 01 Apr 2006 07:50:02 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-731 I still like the glass effects if not used too excessively, but I think the next big fad will be something like "organic" design. I still like the glass effects if not used too excessively, but I think the next big fad will be something like “organic” design.

]]> By: Chris Shaddock http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-763 Chris Shaddock Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:08:42 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-763 I don't know if 'organic' design is the next thing. I think that was tried already back in the day when sites like surfstation.lu were the big fad (or is that distressed?). Of course it was more the graphical style that was ‘organic’ - which, I believe, is now being called maximalist design. Anyway, but it made be think; if 'organic' design is the next style would it be a functional aesthetic? I mean to say, what constitutes 'organic' and can that definition be transferable to layout with the technology we use today? I don’t know if ‘organic’ design is the next thing. I think that was tried already back in the day when sites like surfstation.lu were the big fad (or is that distressed?). Of course it was more the graphical style that was ‘organic’ - which, I believe, is now being called maximalist design. Anyway, but it made be think; if ‘organic’ design is the next style would it be a functional aesthetic? I mean to say, what constitutes ‘organic’ and can that definition be transferable to layout with the technology we use today?

]]> By: ForThatMatter http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-889 ForThatMatter Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:40:15 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-889 <strong>My New Opera Logo concepts...</strong> I was reading the member of the week post on lya, a resident My Opera artist / designer and I got curious. Ilya had logo concepts for Opera and many approving comment ...... My New Opera Logo concepts…

I was reading the member of the week post on lya, a resident My Opera artist / designer and I got curious. Ilya had logo concepts for Opera and many approving comment ……

]]> By: Tonny Corelli http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-43620 Tonny Corelli Fri, 04 May 2007 14:53:28 +0000 http://fadtastic.net/2006/03/27/is-glass-still-class/#comment-43620 I read and I've seen few screenshots of OS X Leopard. It looks like iTunes. It's toned and matte. I can see the latest designs are based on matte look and light, silky gradients. So now when you'll see matte designs, will it remind you of Apple as well? I'm also getting tired of glass look and wetfloor. It can be used there and there for a reason and then it's ok. Currently I'm also going matte it seems even better to me with the next design i produce. I read and I’ve seen few screenshots of OS X Leopard. It looks like iTunes. It’s toned and matte. I can see the latest designs are based on matte look and light, silky gradients. So now when you’ll see matte designs, will it remind you of Apple as well?

I’m also getting tired of glass look and wetfloor. It can be used there and there for a reason and then it’s ok. Currently I’m also going matte it seems even better to me with the next design i produce.

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