I have a new client that is using the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) platform and Microsoft Expression Studio for a new web design of their current application. The web application is to be used by data entry and business people for long periods of time every day. They have chosen a MS Expression template/color palette that is VERY dark, with black and dark blue backgrounds and white text. A sample screenshot can be viewed at: www.theomandel.com/stuff/ms-expressions-example.gif.
They think it is sexy and contemporary, but from the readability and usability perspective, I find it very difficult to view, scan and read. I'd like to back up my perspective with research. Does anyone have research or case studies on data-entry and frequent-use web applications using dark background and light text vs. light background and dark text? I've seen many blogs and designers arguing for creative designs with dark backgrounds and light text, but little or no usability research. Thanks, Theo ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
