Learn what dark patterns are, how websites use deceptive design tricks to influence users, and simple ways to avoid hidden ...

If you’ve ever sat on a plane wondering why the pilot announced that you’d be landing soon but seemed to be flying in circles with no runway in sight, you’ve probably been in a holding pattern.

When surfing the internet or shopping in online stores, users frequently encounter design decisions that aren't made by chance. These so-called "Dark Patterns" are design patterns intended to ...

Do you ever find yourself wasting time trying to close a pushy pop-up? Or discover that you’re subscribed to something you don’t remember signing up for? These things happen to all of us when website ...

You open a free app to do one simple thing. Before you even start, a full-screen message asks whether you want to try the paid version. The “Start free trial” button is large, bright and hard to miss.