Ep10. User Preferences: rethinking web design No Script Show

Explore the future of web design with our latest episode of No Script Show, where we delve into the emerging CSS media features that cater to user preferences. Join us as we discuss how these features reshape the online experience.

- Learn about the new CSS media queries that enable unique user-centric web experiences.
- Discover statistics on user adoption of features like dark mode and the expectation for automatic application on websites.
- Examine the technical challenges and potential solutions involved in implementing toggles for various user preferences.
- Discuss the pros and cons of integrating these CSS features from both developer and client perspectives.
- Explore the significance of these developments for accessibility and the long-term benefits for web design.

Tune in to gain insight into how user preferences are driving changes in web design.

00:00 SaaS apps offering user-friendly customisation options.
05:10 Repetition of same feature for different types.
09:20 Quickly dip into links, educate ourselves on preferences.
09:52 Preference for dark mode driven by energy efficiency.
14:59 Reduced data for web content consumption detection.
19:00 Reduced motion support discussed among developers.
19:33 Struggling to find a need for animation.
24:44 Many developers prefer dark mode for coding.
27:57 Most users switch to dark mode after 10:00 PM.
31:01 Safari considering adding light and dark modes.
34:14 Tech infancy, user behaviours and branding control.
36:02 People are getting smarter, web is evolving.