Everyday, we’re exploited for profit through dark patterns: design tactics used in websites and apps to persuade you to do things you probably would not do otherwise. Without knowing it, you’ve probably experienced many dark patterns.
For this introduction to the topic, we showcased examples of dark patterns and discussed how to spot them in everyday interactions online. Our co-host, Sage Cheng - Design and UX Lead at Access Now - shared how sneaky design is used to manipulate users into giving up their private information, money, and time.