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Quick Web 2.0 Illustrator Effect

This is an incredibly fast way to make any shape have a web 2.0 feel. First take the shape you would like the effect to be applied to and draw a half circle into it.

Next, Separate the circle shape and overlay this on the background shape. Make the top shape be a linear gradient from 20% cyan to 100% cyan. Make the background shape 100% Cyan to 100% cyan, 50% magenta.

Finally, insert and image in white over the background you created. You should have an incredibly fast web 2.0 icon.