Good Defaults
Pre-selected options in a user interface that are chosen to benefit the majority of users.
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Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
Nagging
A dark pattern where repetitive notifications or prompts are used to wear down user resistance.
Coach Marks
Visual cues or instructions integrated into an interface to guide users on how to use certain features or functionalities.
Touch Target
The area within which a user can interact with an element, designed to be large enough for easy tapping.
POLA
Principle of Least Astonishment (POLA) is a design guideline stating that interfaces should behave in a way that users expect to avoid confusion.
Needy Patterns
UI patterns that excessively demand user attention, often interrupting the user experience.
Smart Defaults
Pre-set options in a system that are designed to benefit users by simplifying decisions and guiding them towards the best choices.
Pre-Selected Options
A dark pattern where options that benefit the service provider are pre-selected for the user.