[Cuis-dev] Fwd: Blueprint – May 2026 update

[Juan Vuletich]

On 2026-06-04 3:56 PM, Juan Vuletich via Cuis-dev wrote:
>> Keeping the API small is great! Blend modes are complementary to 
>> alpha blending. When I was designing semi-transparent menus, I wanted 
>> to increase the contrast against background, while keeping the 
>> opacity intact. Why blend modes are useful: 
>> https://www.makingsoftware.com/chapters/blending-modes
>>
>> Gradient fills (linear, radial, mesh, etc.) are ubiquitous in visual 
>> design. :)
>
> Good.
>
I believe doing that kind of blending modes could require a different 
graphics engine. Maybe it can be done in VectorEngine. Not sure.

WRT gradients, I think textures are way more interesting.

In any case, happy experimenting!

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