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Taste Test
Light or Dark?
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Dark feels more premium here โ the contrast helps anchor attention on the headline & CTA. Curious if you noticed any perceived hierarchy differences between the two?
I totally feel you, originally I only designed the light mode but felt something was missing so designed the dark mode as well and immediately fell in love haha
Haha same experience here ๐
Sometimes dark mode reveals the hierarchy and spacing in a way light mode canโt.
Very hard to pick but light
Yeah light is cleaner I'd say
I'd say the light UI feels better. It goes well with what you are expressing and light feels more refreshing and builds trust in viewers.
Both are great btw.
Thanks for your feedback
Thanks Ali
Light seems appealing to me
Thanks Nouman
Indeed it is hard to pick, your work looks lovely.
So kind of you, Hugo
Dark look more clean and clear๐
Yes, same thoughts
Dark
Yup
Dark for me, the neon green on black makes the Cactus brand pop and feels more modern for a sales tool.
Same thoughts, thanks for your feedback :)
This was a tough pick, but light looks really good, it feels subtle
Thanks Wuraola
I prefer dark this is so good
Thanks
Dark mode just hits different ๐ but that light version is clean too โ both are honestly well done!
Thanks Rayan
Light
Dark for me. Feels more clean and especially with the colors and contrasts
Same thoughts
both are really great but i will go with the dark one. It has a more futuristic tone to it
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The light version โจ๏ธ
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I prefer the light mode, well done
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I like the light one
Dark, perfect
Thanks Burak
The both looks really clean but the dark mode does it better
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I am a dark-mode girlie so dark
It's a win win situation ๐ค
haha, you're right
Light looks great, works best I'll say
thanks
Light mode for me
To be honest, I love dark theme any day but for this light goes better
โข Feb 28
Love the grid consistency here very clean execution.
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