Nagging
A dark pattern where repetitive notifications or prompts are used to wear down user resistance.
30 topics found for
“user frustration”
Onboarding
The process of guiding new users through the initial stages of using a product or service, helping them become familiar with its features and benefits.
Friction
Elements in a process that cause resistance or slow down user actions, which can lead to frustration or be used intentionally to prevent errors and encourage deliberate actions.
Obstruction
A dark pattern where a process is made more difficult than it needs to be to discourage certain behavior.
UX
User Experience (UX) refers to the overall experience of a person using a product, system, or service, encompassing all aspects of the end-user's interaction.
Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
Contextual Help
In-product assistance provided within the context of a specific task or screen, tailored to the user's current needs.
Needy Patterns
UI patterns that excessively demand user attention, often interrupting the user experience.
Maintaining State
The practice of preserving a user's data and settings between sessions in an application.