dark pattern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A user interface that is intentionally designed to trick users into doing things that are not in their own best interest, such as giving up more information, or agreeing to unfavourable terms.

Word forms

dark pattern dark patterns

Etymology

Coined by user-experience consultant Harry Brignull in 2010.

Related words

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