UX Autopsy Case 006: Death by Dark Patterns

UX Autopsy Case 006: Death by Dark Patterns

Filed under: Crimes Against UsabilityStatus: Case 006 – Active InvestigationSubject: Death by Dark Patterns Case Summary The body was found face-down in a “free trial,” pockets emptied by hidden fees. No exit wounds — because there was no exit. Just a maze of print...
20 Things That Made Me Question My Sanity on Facebook

20 Things That Made Me Question My Sanity on Facebook

SummaryAbi’s field note on Facebook’s AI-generated feed prompts, using 20 deeply questionable examples to explore what happens when AI is deployed without enough context, humour, nuance or restraint. Download the PDF Description This field note captures Abi’s reaction...
Site Analysis: A review of Zara

Site Analysis: A review of Zara

Description   In this video teardown of the Zara website, UU3’s Abi Hough and Zuko’s Adam Winsland take a look what happens when stylistic interpretation trumps the user experience.  Main Topics Discussed 1. Accessibility & Readability Failures...