The Future of Dark Mode in UX Design – Part 1

Based on the book: DARK MODE: The Psychology of Dark Mode in UX Design by Eric Infanti

Podcast Description:

We’ve entered a new era of user experience—one where interface design is no longer just about aesthetics, but about psychology, cognition, and how deeply we engage with technology. In this electrifying first installment of The Future of Dark Mode in UX Design, author, Marine Corps veteran, and visionary UX strategist Eric Infanti dives headfirst into the science, strategy, and soul behind one of the most transformative shifts in digital design: dark mode.

Dark mode isn’t a trend—it’s a revolution. It’s the story of how the black-on-green code screens of the '60s evolved into sleek, modern interfaces powering your smartphone, your car, your health app, and beyond. It’s about more than saving battery or “looking cool.” It’s about emotional connection, accessibility, attention, and inclusivity.

From the CRT monitors of computing’s early days to the OLED innovations of today, this episode traces the evolution of dark mode and reveals why it has become a default expectation in modern UX. Eric unpacks the hidden psychology of dark mode: why it reduces cognitive load, how it impacts mood and engagement, and why it can just as easily alienate users when done poorly.

We confront the hard questions:

• Does dark mode truly reduce eye strain?
• What does neuroscience say about reading and retention in dark interfaces?
• Why are companies like Apple, Google, and Netflix pushing it so hard?
• And most importantly—how can you, as a UX designer, do it right?

This episode is for designers, developers, product leads, and digital visionaries who believe that design is about intention, not just inversion. It's for those ready to move beyond trends and lead the next evolution in user-first, psychology-backed, ethically sound interface design.

💡 Get ready to challenge assumptions.
🎯 Get ready to think like a futurist.
🔥 Get ready to design with purpose.

This is The Future of Dark Mode in UX Design – Part 1. And this is just the beginning.

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