Obstruction
A dark pattern where a process is made more difficult than it needs to be to discourage certain behavior.
7 topics found for
“straightforward user processes”
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Sequential Navigation
A navigation design pattern where users follow a specific order of steps or stages to complete a task, often used in forms, surveys, and instructional guides.
Roach Motel
A dark pattern where it's easy to get into a situation but hard to get out of it, such as signing up for a service but finding it difficult to cancel.
Subscription Trap
A dark pattern where it's easy to subscribe but very difficult to cancel the subscription.
Satisficing
A decision-making strategy that involves choosing an option that meets the minimum requirements rather than seeking the optimal solution, balancing effort and outcome.
Occam’s Razor
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often the correct one, favoring solutions that make the fewest assumptions.