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Visual Guide: Customizing Your App's Theme and Backgrounds

Welcome to Koalo! Here's a quick visual guide to help you customize your app's theme and background. Follow these tips and best practices to create an engaging and visually appealing app.


Dark Theme vs. Light Theme

Choosing between dark and light themes can greatly affect the user experience. Here’s a comparison to help you decide which one suits your app best.

Best Practices:

  • Ensure text contrasts well with the background for readability.

  • Use consistent colors that align with your brand.




Blurred Backgrounds

Blurred backgrounds can add a subtle and stylish touch to your app, making text and other elements stand out without distraction.

Blurred Background Example:

Best Practices:

  • Moderate Blur: Use a picture to blur that is not to dark and a mix of a lot of colors, simple clean pictures look best.





Best Practices for Solid Color Backgrounds:

  • Brand Colors: Use colors that represent your brand and create a consistent look.

  • Contrast: Ensure good contrast between the background and text for readability.

  • Simplicity: Keep it simple to avoid overwhelming the user.

Example Screens:




















Solid Picture/Color Backgrounds (not recommended)


Best Practices for Solid Picture Backgrounds:

  • High-Quality Images: Use high-resolution images to ensure clarity and professionalism.

  • Less Clutter: Choose images with less clutter to keep the focus on your content.

  • Brand Alignment: Ensure the images reflect your brand’s identity and values.



Conclusion

Customizing your app's theme and background can significantly enhance the user experience. Whether you choose a dark or light theme, blurred backgrounds, or solid pictures/colors, following these best practices will help you create an engaging and visually appealing app.

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