Dark Patterns
UI/UX design tactics that intentionally manipulate users into taking actions they might not otherwise take.
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Perceptual Set
The tendency to perceive and interpret information based on prior experiences and expectations, influencing how different users perceive design differently.
Component Library
A collection of reusable UI components that can be used to build applications.
The User Is Drunk
A usability testing approach where designers assume that users are easily confused and distracted, focusing on simplicity and clarity in design.
Microinteractions
Small, functional animations or responses in a user interface that enhance user experience and feedback.
Similarity
A Gestalt principle that states that objects that are similar in appearance are perceived as being more related than objects that are dissimilar.
Bait and Switch
A dark pattern where users think they are going to take one action, but a different, undesirable action happens instead.
Scrolljacking
A design technique that overrides the default scrolling behavior, often to create a more controlled or immersive experience.
Needfinding
A research process used to identify and understand the underlying needs of users to inform the design of products and services.