The Hidden Cost of Deception: Dark Patterns in Online Forms and Why You Must Avoid Them
If you have ever been tricked into subscribing to a recurring service, struggled to find the “unsubscribe” button, or felt guilty for declining a seemingly generous online offer, you have encountered a dark pattern. Coined in 2010 by UX designer and cognitive scientist Harry Brignull, “dark patterns” (also known as deceptive design patterns) are user […]