"Manipulative UX patterns are user interface (UI) design techniques and tactics used to influence a user's decision-making, often for the benefit of the company and to the detriment of the user."
""A user interface that has been carefully crafted to trick users into doing things. They are not mistakes, they are carefully crafted with a solid understanding of human psychology, and they do not have the user's interests in mind." - Harry Brignull."
"When was the last time you felt tricked or deceived while using a product or website? How did that make you feel about the experience? How did it make you feel..."
Manipulative UX patterns are UI design techniques that influence user decision-making, often benefiting companies at the expense of users. These tactics, also called dark patterns, encourage purchases or actions through psychological leverage rather than user interest. The term dark patterns originated with Harry Brignull in 2010, defining interfaces crafted to trick users with an understanding of psychology. Ethical design applies behavioral principles, such as the Peak-End Rule, to shape positive user actions while preserving trust and well-being. Prompting reflection about past deceptive experiences helps identify harmful patterns and prioritize humane, transparent UX choices.
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