Bait and Switch Dark UX Pattern

Bait and Switch

Bait and Switch is a deceptive dark pattern in UX where users are enticed by an appealing offer, feature, or price—the bait—but are ultimately presented with a less favorable or entirely different outcome—the switch. This tactic misleads users into taking…

Marketing Optimization in UX

Marketing Optimization

Marketing Optimization is the strategic process of refining marketing efforts—including campaigns, content, targeting, and budget use—to maximize performance and return on investment (ROI). In the context of User Experience (UX), it focuses on enhancing the digital touchpoints that influence customer…

Zeigarnik effect

The Zeigarnik Effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to remember and feel a strong urge to complete unfinished or interrupted tasks more than tasks they’ve completed. In UX design, this effect is used to enhance user engagement, motivate…