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Has Digital Strategy Become A Synonym for Dark Pattern?

  • Design, Human factors, Privacy and Data Security, Short News, Strategy, UX Education

What started out as a joke became a personal observation of how creators and companies use dark patterns and explain it as a successful digital strategy. It seems that we are all alright with that and even applaud it. I think that needs to change.

Article by Robin Fransz
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Has Digital Strategy Become A Synonym for Dark Pattern?
  • The article sheds light on the pervasive use of dark patterns in digital design and challenges the acceptance and applause they receive.
  • With personal anecdotes and insights, the author underscores the need for change, ethical considerations, and data-driven decision-making to prioritize user advocacy.
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Stop Helping Me, Google Calendar Autosuggest #wtfUX

  • Accessibility, Consumer products, Customer Experience, Design, Form design, Google, Location-Based Services, Short News, Technology, Usability

Had Google thought more about probability than about throwing in their existing technology just because they could, they would have left autosuggest out.

Article by John Boykin
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Samsung’s New IoT Hub or an App-Controlled Star Wars Droid?

  • Android, Apple, Apple iOS, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer products, Customer Experience, Design, Information Design and Architecture, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, New and Emerging Technologies, PopUX, Product design, Short News, Tablet, Ubiquitous Computing

The Internet of Things is likely to remain an abstraction to users until it can demonstrate real value … like Sphero’s BB-8 Star Wars toy.

Article by Josh Tyson
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Application Deadline Extended in the DfE Awards

  • Accessibility, Agile and Iterative Process, Analytics and Tracking, Automotive, Business Value and ROI, Consumer products, Content and Copy, Customer Experience, Design, Design for Experience Awards, Design Tools and Software, Employee Experience, Global Products and Localization, Government and Public Services, Healthcare, Information Design and Architecture, Input devices, Interaction Design, Marketing and Brand, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Product design, Project Management, Short News, Software, Software as a Service, Technology, Ubiquitous Computing, Usability, Vendor-Client Relationships, Working With Stakeholders

The application deadline in the Design for Experience awards has been extended to March 14.

Article by UX Magazine Staff
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Help Us Find Examples of Great UX … Get a Free Book

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You can get free book from Rosenfeld Media by recommending someone for a Design for Experience award.

Article by UX Magazine Staff
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