James Royal-Lawson and Per Axbom dive into the impact of dark mode on UX design, accessibility, and user experience. They discuss its benefits, potential drawbacks, and the importance of respecting user preferences – especially in light of the European accessibility directive and EN 301 549 standard. The episode also covers practical implementation tips, including how to use CSS variables and Chrome’s experimental forced dark mode for testing.
About the Podcast
Since 2011, UXPodcast has been exploring the world of user experience (UX) design, making it one of the longest-running tech podcasts in the field. With over 327 episodes, hosts James Royal-Lawson and Per Axbom share insights, interview industry experts, and discuss practical UX/UI design strategies that listeners can apply directly to their projects.
