Exit Modal
A pop-up dialog that appears when a user attempts to leave a page or application, which can be used to prevent loss of progress or data, or to confirm user intent.
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“user frustration”
Sneak Peek
A dark pattern where users are shown a preview of content that is then gated behind a paywall or sign-up.
Usability Risk
The risk that users will find the product difficult or confusing to use, preventing them from effectively utilizing its features.
Trick Questions
A dark pattern where questions are worded in a way that tricks the user into giving an answer they didn't intend.
POLA
Principle of Least Astonishment (POLA) is a design guideline stating that interfaces should behave in a way that users expect to avoid confusion.
Walkthrough Modal
A guided, interactive overlay that introduces users to features or tasks within an application.
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
IxD
Interaction Design (IxD) focuses on creating engaging interfaces with well-thought-out behaviors.
HCI
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study of designing interfaces and interactions between humans and computers.