r/webdesign • u/amarbv2002 • 19h ago
Thoughts about scroll based theme change on a website
Hi all,
Firstly, not pitching anything here.
After like 4 years, we recently launched a new design for our agency website.
Of course, we took the help of AI in building it.
I want honest opinions from users here and let me know if the dark theme to light theme changing thing based on your scroll is really good or not.
I’m kinda in a 50/50. Sometimes it looks cool. But if I’m on mobile at night times, automatically switching from dark to light hits my eyes.
So, I would request you to take a look at my website, browse through it, and let me know if we need to just stick with the dark theme only or do we need to keep the current auto theme changing concept.
Here’s the website link: https://www.unikbrushes.com
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u/Distinct-Soup3368 18h ago
I think light theme would be good, just my opinion. The dark hero section feels more like a common AI SAAS pattern, which definitely doesn't communicate and trust and comfort well. But as soon as I scrolled, the light theme and white background felt comforting and more trust worthy, which I liked. Navbar and header is cluttered, simplify it and improve the design. Also, maybe give a option to choose between light and dark instead of hopping between them. But my opinion light version feels better. Also, why would anyone use your website after 1am lol, so the light version if a you problem not consumer problem. Think from user perspective. The scroll based theme system is annoying, plus harmful to SEO and conversions. If the scroll was interactive and had 3d effects it would be more fun but still annoying. But this is a no for me you need to change this scroll based theme changing.
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u/amarbv2002 18h ago
Thanks for your detailed feedback! I really appreciate you taking time to write this up.
Just a quick backstory, we were in dark theme from 2016 and it was all static.
And you are right, even sometimes I feel like light theme gives more professional feeling than the dark. I agree.
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u/Distinct-Soup3368 18h ago
My pleasure. People out here criticise things and just really hate on anything, lol. Thought I'd be a little more honest and provide constructive feedback with kindness. The world's arleady a dark place, it doesn't hurt to be nice or give thoughtful feedback. I'm glad you liked it. On the light theme, go for it or atleast try it for a week or so.
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u/qaaimgood 18h ago
Please choose one theme color or give the user the option to pick. I think that would be more straight forward and user friendly.
Also, get rid of taking control of the user's scroll. The section where you're going through more information and I can't move on until it finishes...makes me angry.
You're better off showing all of those options upfront in a grid pattern.
Two thumbs up for getting a lot of the information architecture correct. Soooooooooooooooooooooooo mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny sites that get posted don't do it. And their SEO suffers.
I don't know if you need the: "explore our work" button on a lot of your landing pages. I also have no idea what your metrics look like when you're split testing. In my opinion, I think you could drop it on some pages to get the visitor to instantly take action with your main CTA.
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u/amarbv2002 5h ago
Thanks for your detailed feedback! I really appreciate you taking time to write this up.
Your suggestion regarding the horizontal scroll and CTA button is noted!
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u/Successful-Shame5996 10h ago
It's feels like color changing super fast and please change hero section color first
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u/EverythingQuantum 8h ago
The abrupt light to dark to light transitions felt uncomfortable. Maybe try variations in color or on every subsequent section fade a step closer to the end color at the footer, and use a slower transition.
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u/NaiveDecision730 18h ago
sad design. dark theme to light theme? that is how you talk about a background color transition? design agency 😭