Bait and Switch
A dark pattern where users think they are going to take one action, but a different, undesirable action happens instead.
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“design prioritization”
Scrolljacking
A design technique that overrides the default scrolling behavior, often to create a more controlled or immersive experience.
Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
UX
User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience of a person using a product, system, or service, encompassing all aspects of the end-user's interaction.
Obfuscated Options
A dark pattern where options to opt out or cancel services are deliberately hidden or made difficult to find.
Contrast Effect
The enhancement or diminishment of perception, cognition, or related performance as a result of exposure to a stimulus of greater or lesser value in the same dimension.
Color Accessibility
Ensuring that color choices in design are inclusive and usable by people with color vision deficiencies.
Principle of Scale
A design principle that involves using relative size to indicate the importance of elements, creating visual hierarchy and focus.
Subscription Trap
A dark pattern where it's easy to subscribe but very difficult to cancel the subscription.