Good Defaults
Pre-selected options in a user interface that are chosen to benefit the majority of users.
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Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
Nagging
A dark pattern where repetitive notifications or prompts are used to wear down user resistance.
Touch Target
The area within which a user can interact with an element, designed to be large enough for easy tapping.
POLA
Principle of Least Astonishment (POLA) is a design guideline stating that interfaces should behave in a way that users expect to avoid confusion.
Needy Patterns
UI patterns that excessively demand user attention, often interrupting the user experience.
Coach Marks
Visual cues or instructions integrated into an interface to guide users on how to use certain features or functionalities.
Pre-Selected Options
A dark pattern where options that benefit the service provider are pre-selected for the user.
Perceptual Set
The tendency to perceive and interpret information based on prior experiences and expectations, influencing how different users perceive design differently.