New look

Both the HiFiControl website and the desktop app received a visual overhaul. This new design should be more aligned with the expectations users would have of a software package for HiFi use.

In this blog post, I’ll walk share the most relevant changes made to the website and app.

The website

The previous website used a dark background with cool grey text, the default look of most developer and audio-tech sites. It worked, but it felt interchangeable with a dozen other product pages.

The new design switches to a warm cream palette (#F5F0EB) with a deep amber accent. Text is set in Fraunces for headings and Plus Jakarta Sans for body copy. The combination is more distinctive and easier to read at length.

The app

The desktop app got the same treatment. The biggest change: the light theme is updated to match the new website palette.

The light theme uses the same warm cream tones as the website. The dark theme uses a warm charcoal base. Both share the amber accent for interactive elements.

Why bother

A styling refresh doesn’t add features. But HiFi Control is something you glance at throughout the day; when adjusting volume, switching presets, or checking what’s playing. If it looks good and reads clearly, that friction drops to zero. That was the point.