gradients in a profile layout

[GREGO]

yes I got the first post in here..

anyways, I was wondering why I don't see more profile layouts designed with gradient backgrounds. I have been turned on to this style for a while and I don't see it around much. just wondering why no one uses more gradients, its a really easy way to achieve cool effects. anyone else do things layout and graphicly wise that not many do? Take glitter graphics for example, many of the glitters i find that are designed by different ppl all have a similar look and style, like the design process is the same or something for most glitter designers. yet i still see some that are of a completely different and original style. where do you as a designer fit and what do you like to do to achieve originality in your designs, i guess that's what i'm getting at.


your feelings?

[Tfdesigns]

Hmm, gradients are quite good.. But i prefer to use different effects on both glitters and layouts.. that i would maybe use on a banner for my own site. Overlays, textures & stuff.. i like to spend time on layouts, to give each one it's own look.. so it doesn't look like i've just slapped a picture and some text on a background.

With glitters, everyone has their own style.. i mean i like to experiment with effects, but i don't always like to use too many.. otherwise they look tacky lol.

[DavidR]

I am absolutely furious. You came in a stole my first post glory from right under my nose while I was messing about trying to make my poll. I have been beaten by a couple minutes. Blast.

I'll never forget this! :veryangryface:

I add gradients in mine I think, but I call it two-toned cause it sounds cooler. They work sometimes, but sometimes they don't. Time and place is key.

[Selena]

gradients are good for layouts, but you have to know when their good, and when a regular 1-tone background is best. i use them sometimes, but generally i just like single-tone

[GREGO]

Lol David i don't know why but your post made me laugh for a minute. I had to do it, i need some claim to fame here cuz i'm new :)

anyways, yea it's true gradients arn't always good plus when you use gradients or a background image for that matter you have to design all the graphics to be transparent, which can cause that dreaded pixelation of the edges

[Andria]

I used to be into gradients but got sick of it. I mostly like soft tones with darker colors as brushes or tables.

[Helios]

Gradients are such a tricky thing to work with. They can either look really good, or look really horrendous.

I don't think it's played out, like with a lot styles people get carried away. It just needs to be subtle.