Online vs. In-Person User Research

Every single time I recommend user research, the first question I get asked is "well, but what kind?" This is where I explain the differences and nuances between online and in-person research, focus groups vs. 1:1 interviews, and moderated vs. unmoderated activity.

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Mandy Rotella
Deception in UX Part 1: An Introduction to Dark Patterns

A Dark Pattern is an element of user interface or user experience design that is carefully planned and crafted to trick users into doing what is in the best interest of a company – not the user. Some examples of this include tricking users into interacting with an ad they thought was part of an interface or a game. 

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Mandy Rotella