Harry Brignull

Harry Brignull

Founder of the Deceptive Patterns Initiative

Harry Brignull has been investigating deceptive user interfaces since 2010. He is the author of Deceptive Patterns and runs the website deceptive.design (formerly darkpatterns.org). He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science. His work and views have been used and cited by The Wall Street Journal, Vox, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Verge, Gizmodo, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Ars Technica, Consumer Reports and The Norwegian Consumer Council.

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  • over the edge

    Over the Edge: The Use of Design Tactics to Undermine Browser Choice

    1 de Janeiro de 2024
    Internet health

    Mozilla commissioned independent experts to investigate Microsoft’s design practices across its core operating systems, web browser, and search engine. This report reveals how Microsoft repeatedly uses harmful design patterns to influence its users and undermine competitors.