We have all heard of web 2.0. Its an over used term to describe basically whats "IN" on the World Wide Web, it covers technology, graphics, and more. Well I have been doing some reading, and wondering. When does web 3.0 come into play? What will it consist of? Pretty interesting questions if i do say so myself.

What is web 3.0?

Web 3.0 is the third generation of Internet. Web 3.0 will be an extension of web 2.0, therefore web 2.0 is not going away, its just being enhanced. Web 3.0 will use a more intelligent system with "Natural Language Processing", and Machine based learning and reasoning, it will consist of many intelligent applications. Web 3.0 is a new way of searching the web. Instead of typing in keywords like " Grahic Designer" You will be able to be more specific and actually type full requests, like "I need a graphic designer capable of doing flash"

After reading up on web 3.0, it made me question, what is web 2.0. As a graphic designer web 2.0 means, reflections, gradients, rounded fonts etc... After a bit of research the true defintion reveals itself. I read several definitions for web 2.0, none of which refered to graphics. Only software, applications, the internet. So before we move on to web 3.0, I think a few people should  stop and take a second, to fully understand web 2.0. So....

What Is Web 2.0

definitions from:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&newwindow=1&q=define%3AWeb+2.0&btnG=Search

• "Web 2.0" refers to what was perceived as a second generation of web development and web design. It is characterised as facilitating communication ...
  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
  
• The second generation of the World Wide Web, especially the movement away from static webpages to dynamic and shareable content and social networking
  en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Web_2.0
  
• The use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to facilitate creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration ...
  www.anvilmediainc.com/search-engine-marketing-glossary.html
  
• A term that refers to a supposed second generation of Internet-based services. These usually include tools that let people collaborate and share information online, such as social networking sites, wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies.
  searchenginewatch.com/define
  
• Web 2.0 does not refer to any specific change in the technology of the Internet, but rather the behavior of how people use the Internet. ...
  www.twinity.com/en/glossary
  
• The transition of the World Wide Web from a collection of websites to a full-fledged computing platform serving web applications to end users.
  www.tvb.org/multiplatform/Multiplatform_Glossary.aspx
  
• A term describing the supposed second generation of web applications that encompass 'community' sites. Examples include wikis, social networking sites, blogs etc
  www.nitro-digital.co.uk/glossary.html
  
• A term used to describe a new generation of Web services and applications with an increasing emphasis on human collaboration.
  www.headland.co.uk/pages/glossary
  
• currently lacks a precise definition. It is true to say, however, that although Web 2.0 need not necessarily incorporate new technologies it is ...
  www.quantum3.co.za/CI%20Glossary.htm
  
• a term introduced in 2004 to characterize design patterns in a constellation of new generation Web applications which may provide an ...
  www.csa.com/discoveryguides/scholarship/gloss.php
  
• Web 2.0 (or Web 2) is the popular term for advanced Internet technology and applications including blogs, wikis, RSS and social bookmarking. ...
  www.informit.com/guides/content.aspx
  
• Really more of a marketing term than a technical one, “Web 2.0″ refers to applications that allow direct interaction between a website visitor ...
  blog.beacontechnologies.com/other-stuff/website-redesign-terms-you-need-to-know/
  
• Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the Web, which enables people with no specialized technical knowledge to create their own websites, to self-publish, create and upload audio and video files, share photos and information and complete a variety of other tasks.
  www.capilanou.ca/help/active-cms/glossary.html
  
• A mix of technology and business process that facilitates conversational marketing.
  www.bottlepr.co.uk/glossary.html
  
• One of those "cool" terms that is batted around with little definition. It refers to the “second generation” Web, today’s WWW that is more interactive and participatory than the Web used to be. ...
  www.neubertweb.com/definitions.html
  

With that being said.....

Does web 2.0 apply to Graphics?

Quick answer...Ab-Sol-Utely! Over time, styles change, over generations styles change. Its the same on the web. Graphics, and what is deemed "cool" or "in style" change over time. Look at the Mountain Dew logo, it has evolved quite a bit over time.

As a designer, i am still getting a grasp on web 2.0, so my next question is one i can not answer....

What Does web 3.0 Have In Store For Graphic Designers?

Are reflections out? Are drop shaddows going to make a comeback? I truly have no idea. I truly look forward to the
web 3,0" future. If you have any thoughts ...feel free to leave your comments below.