Dark Mode: A UI Trend That's Here to Stay
The early years of personal computing predominantly involved interfaces with light backgrounds. This was likely due to the positive associations with white paper and the high contrast of dark text. However, as screens have advanced and more work/leisure activities involve staring at displays for hours on end each day, dark mode has surged in popularity. Recent research has uncovered various reasons for this rise. Readability on modern displays is equal, if not improved, with dark backgrounds and appropriately colored text. Dark mode reduces eye strain for many users, lowers power usage on devices with OLED displays, and simply provides an aesthetically pleasing, modern look. Additionally, dark mode themes in UX/UI designs are already prevalent in contexts where displays are viewed in darker environments, such as in theaters. As device usage habits shift, dark appearances have become increasingly associated with elegantly designed digital interfaces in mobil...