Tzahi12345
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4 years ago For the dark mode I think we can still use the same hue of blue for the top bar. The dark blue seems a bit too toned down and I much prefer the vividness of the lighter blue. It's more friendly.
I asked around and the consensus agrees with you. I did think the background was too dark, but they also seemed to prefer the default toolbar color better for the dark mode.
The about dialog's close button should probably just be an X in the top right. In any case, buttons like the close button be it an X button Windows-window-style like I imagine or the way you implemented it should have much more contrast against the background.
True, the close button doesn't really stand out. It should be more obvious what the user should do, and the information presented in general should be easier on the eyes, rather than a blob of text with some emphasis.
We have a Save button, a cancel button... But no close button. Cancelling after saving is very unintuitive and confusing UX
Hm, what if it said "Close" when no settings were changed, and "Cancel" when something has been updated but not saved? I think this would make more sense.
Technology be blessed though, hard to imagine how I'd get through this without the amazing things technology lets us achieve from the comfort of our homes. :D
Couldn't agree more, thank god for the internet and modern computers, otherwise this would be unbearable. So glad all this exists <3. Besides, there are a few silver linings, like I get to work on this project more.
GlassedSilver
Hey, a few things I noticed and want to address now that some major milestones have been addressed or seem just a line change away from working on my end. See issue #37. :D
For the dark mode I think we can still use the same hue of blue for the top bar. The dark blue seems a bit too toned down and I much prefer the vividness of the lighter blue. It's more friendly.
To maintain the general idea of a dark mode better, imho, the background should be either a real black or very strong anthracite with the two areas for the downloads and the download control view each staying what they are.
I created a little mock up by web inspecting and changing values on the fly. For the background I used the values 20,20,20.
The about dialog's close button should probably just be an X in the top right. In any case, buttons like the close button be it an X button Windows-window-style like I imagine or the way you implemented it should have much more contrast against the background. The idea is that you don't need to read and process the language and context in order to realize it might be an area to interact with. I think with a close button especially so. This is a pet peeve of mine since often times flat UIs are understood as having less contrast and being best when everything blends into each other. I'm a huge fan of Material Design but only in its first iteration. Version 2 is already giving up in a lot of areas, but still not as bad as iOS ever since its flat redesign. Oh iOS, how much I loathe you...
Thirdly: Settings We have a Save button, a cancel button... But no close button. Cancelling after saving is very unintuitive and confusing UX. Personally I know what to expect from a cancel button on the backend and that the save happens when I click save and not get the window out of my sight, however... It isn't pretty and neat that way. :D I think you know what I mean. :)
Fourthly: Stay safe! I wish everyone who is reading this the best of luck in not catching corona and staying healthy in general. Also extending on that I wish all of us that a vaccine is found as fast as possible and that it can be used really quick. Staying at home is the best thing to do right now, but I really wish that we have to do this for as little time as necessary. I'm usually at home a lot anyhow when I'm not traveling, at work, grocery shopping or at uni. But to know that my movement is limited to work and groceries right now and that I CANNOT see friends etc... It's a real downer. Technology be blessed though, hard to imagine how I'd get through this without the amazing things technology lets us achieve from the comfort of our homes. :D