Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is a term for a movement in web development and web design. It focuses on standards based design and development for creating seamless, attractive web-based user experiences. Its currently being used heavily in the business world for its limitless possibilities. Web 2.0 has been attributed to web-based communities, video sharing, social networking, blogs, book marking and tagging, and mash-ups of many things to create one unique product.
With the emergence of sites like MySpace, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Skype, web 2.0 has proved to be a more than just a web standard. It has proven to be a valuable tool to build profitable businesses. One of the most interesting developments from web 2.0 has been the increased focus on gorgeous graphic design. Sites like SmashingMag, Web Creme, Coroflot, and Best Web Gallery offer resources not only for design inspiration, but for Jobs, and products as well.
Take a look at a few of the sites found here for a better idea of the Web 2.0 design movement.