After detailing and re-creating some of Apple's plastic looked
widgets, I finally found that using plain white gradients is close
enough to me. A HSV approach would be more accurate but well, we like
to spend more time on a clean code.
To obtain a quick plastic look there are two gradients :
- The highlight goes from top to the middle of the element (62%
transparency).
- And a glow, that is almost invisible but will add to the final
effect, that start from the middle and end up something like 1/4 from
the element's end (11% transparency).
This effects will not work well on too big panels but is perfect for
a stick or parts of your widget (see Apple's Stocks).
We're planning to post a review on the plastic look someday on
ladybug.fr or flapsdesign.com
Sorry but most parts of this sites are actually in French, we hope to
offer an English version soon.
Fabrice Delaneau
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www.ladybug.fr
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