Use case 5

  • Author: Jarno Huusko
  • Date / Version: 20/02/2024 / 1.0

User roles

  1. UI/UX dev (Actor1): Responsible for creating a visually appealing and comfortable dark mode theme for the application
  2. Front-end Developer (Actor2): Implements the dark mode feature based on the design provided by the UI/UX Designer.
  3. User (Actor3): The end-user who prefers to use the application in dark mode.

Prerequisites / Conditions

  1. Condition which should be fulfilled
  2. Condition which should be existing

Use Case Diagram

uml diagram

Description of use case -eg. Modify existing request

  1. Design Phase: The UI/UX Designer creates a dark mode theme, ensuring that colors, contrasts, and elements reduce eye strain and are aesthetically pleasing in low-light conditions. The design includes adjustments to backgrounds, text, icons, and other UI components to ensure they align with dark mode aesthetics.
  2. Implementation Phase: The Front-end Developer implements the dark mode theme, adding a feature in the application settings that allows users to toggle between the default (light) mode and dark mode. This implementation includes ensuring that the application retains its functionality and that the transition between modes is seamless.
  3. User Toggle: The user accesses the application settings and selects the dark mode option. The application responds by applying the dark mode theme across all interfaces.
  4. Feedback and Iteration: User feedback on the dark mode is collected, and necessary adjustments are made to improve the design and implementation based on user preferences and accessibility standards.

Exceptions

  • E1: If users report that certain elements are hard to read or not aesthetically pleasing in dark mode, adjustments are made to the theme.

  • E2: If technical issues arise during the toggle between modes, such as improper theme application or loss of user settings, these issues are addressed in subsequent updates.

Result

  • Users can comfortably toggle dark mode on and off, enhancing their visual experience and usability of the application in various lighting conditions.

Use frequency

  • Users can toggle dark mode at any time based on their preference, with the expectation that some might use it as their default mode.

Additional information

  • Documentation should include design guidelines, implementation notes, and user feedback to inform future enhancements to the dark mode feature.

Sources

  • Design and implementation are informed by best practices in UI/UX design for dark mode and accessibility standards to ensure the feature is inclusive and user-friendly.