Just because you can do something does not necessarily mean you should do something. What it comes down to is that there is no right way to do it, any flashy filter or technique that you use is just that: flash. I find the only way to design something is to completely investigate visually and use only what applies. Every element of your design should be by choice, that is to say, on purpose. In my opinion doing something because it looks cool is not really correct. But that's me.