Hedonic Adaptation
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
A dark pattern where a product sneaks an additional item into the user's shopping cart, often through a pre-selected checkbox.
A dark pattern where the user interface is manipulated in a way that prioritizes certain actions over others to benefit the company.
A set of principles describing how the human mind organizes visual information into meaningful wholes.
A Gestalt principle stating that elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a group or a single entity.
The consistent spacing of text and elements in a design to create a harmonious and readable layout.
A design approach that focuses on building a robust core experience first, then adding more advanced features and capabilities for users with more capable browsers or devices.
A type of usability testing conducted during the design process to identify issues and improve the design iteratively.
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.