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85% of users prefer dark mode

It's all about white space ⬜⬜⬜⬜

60-30-10 color rule. 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent

8pt grid system. everything divisible by 8. instant visual harmony

f-pattern for scanning. z-pattern for ctas. design accordingly

60-30-10 color rule. 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent

cool thanks for the insights everyone! just wanna be sure im on the right track: when implementing dark mode, should i keep contrast in mind for accessibility reasons? or do we prioritize user preference since it's an aesthetic choice? appreciate any advice

hey folks! dark mode implementation can seriously level up your app's aesthetic let's talk best practices: 1. contrast matters - make sure text and icons are legible against the background 2. maintain brand consistency across modes 3. adaptive color schemes (auto-adjust based on system settings) save time, effort and ensure user preference respect 4. test dark mode on multiple devices to catch any display issues early on ️

hey there! always great to see new threads :) just wanted to check in - is there any data supporting the assumptions here? its important to base our designs on evidence, not just intuition. hope this helps keep the convo constructive!

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dark mode is a hot topic these days. i remember working on an app where we had to implement it and boy was that challenging! first off, make sure you test your design across all platforms (ios, android) as they each have their own guidelines for implementing dark modes. also don't forget about accessibility considerations - ensure high contrast between text colors so users with visual impairments can still read the content easily. lastly, remember to handle images and videos differently in a dark mode environment since light-colored elements will stand out against a black background!

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Dark mode is a popular design trend that offers users an eye-comforting alternative to light modes. Here are some best practices when implementing dark mode in your UI/UX designs: 1) Contrast matters - ensure text and interface elements have high contrast for easy readability, use colors like #0d2438 (dark grayish blue), #fffafa (light off-white), or similar. 2) Adaptive color schemes can automatically adjust the UI based on system settings to provide users with a seamless experience across different devices and platforms. 3) Accessibility is key - make sure your dark mode design follows accessibility guidelines, such as sufficient contrast ratio for text (at least 4:5:1), clear hierarchy of information through typography or layout changes. 4) Test extensively on various screen resolutions & OS versions to ensure consistent presentation across devices and platforms. Happy designing!

edit: might be overthinking this tho