8 Learnings from Spotify’s UX Design That You Can Learn & Apply Today

The most notable UX decisions Spotify makes, explained in 3 lines each.

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Dark Mode Default

Use the dark mode (which Spotify has been using since early days)

White text on a dark backdrop is easier on the eyes than black text on a light background.

Visual comfort leads to more browsing.

The color scheme is a stark contrast to the color scheme used by Apple Music.

Minimalist & Spacious

When compared to Apple Music, the mobile player is more spacious.

Apple Music — Photo by Daniel Cañibano on Unsplash

Apple has a volume control, which takes up a lot of space on the screen. Spotify does not have a volume control (most people control mobile volume with a side phone button)

Mobile Optimization on Point

Optimization for mobile devices

The Browse function has been merged into Search to serve as the primary navigation tool.