Essays about: "Dark Design Pattern"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Dark Design Pattern.
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1. Dark Patterns in the Travel Industry : A study on users’ perception of dark patterns on airline companies’ websites
University essay from Uppsala universitet/InformationssystemAbstract : This thesis investigates how airline companies use dark patterns on their websites and how users perceive them. Dark patterns are deceiving design strategies that take advantage of users by integrating misleading user interface features to trick users into doing things they did not mean to. READ MORE
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2. The Dark Patterns of Battle Passes : Investigating player attitudes to a growing type of microtransaction
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatikAbstract : In recent years, many PC and console video games have seen a shift towards live service models as a means of generating recurring revenue through in-game purchases called microtransactions. Microtransactions have been linked to the concept of dark patterns—design patterns that favour the service at the expense of the end user—due to their possible negative impact on the user experience. READ MORE
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3. TockTick : Adding Friction to TikTok Interaction
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Many different strategies have been used to study screen time control to deal with the side effects of dark patterns. However, users might be annoyed by those methods that create too strong “friction” and give them up too soon. READ MORE
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4. Dark Design Patterns in Coin Master : An In-Depth Game Analysis
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : In this study we will investigate the evolution of manipulative and experientially devaluative business practices in the mobile game industry from the perspective of game designers. The focus will be placed on the use of Dark Design Patterns defined in previous research by Zagal et al. READ MORE
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5. How can retroreflective clothing provide more safety through visibility in a semi-dark urban environment?
University essay from KTH/LjusdesignAbstract : Being inconspicuous in the dark outdoors can cause accidents including physical injuries. To prevent pedestrian being involved in accidents it is necessary to make them most visible to approaching people.This Master’s Thesis examines the use of retroreflective clothing in a semi-dark urban environment to provide safety through conspicuity. READ MORE