The average internet user may not notice it day by day, but web design trends are always changing.
Dark mode is a low-light user interface that uses a dark colour as the main background colour. It’s the reversal of a typical white layout that designers have used for many years. In response to the increasing number of hours we spend on our phones, designers have discovered that dark theme layouts help with eye strain, especially in low-light surroundings.
Already a massive trend in 2020, dark mode is ready to become even more popular in 2021 too. Here are some reasons why designers love this look:
- It looks super-modern. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Apple are just a handful of brands that offer alternative themes on their platforms;
- It highlights and allows other design elements to pop;
- It incorporates a stylish and mysterious appearance that contributes to a website’s unique appearance;
- Easier on the eyes than traditional brighter screens, especially in a low-light environment;
- Reduces eye strain in low-light conditions;
- It can even save your mobile device’s battery power!
Dark mode is being implemented more and more, in mobile apps as well as website layouts. Not all website users prefer dark mode and some will want to switch back and forth between dark and light.
It’s important to note, whether or not you decide to cross over to the dark side, the decision should be based on the requirements of your audience, your brand’s message, and how people interact with your website.
There’s no denying that dark mode is an emerging trend. Expect this trend to continue well into 2021
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