Resources - Learn More About Dark Patterns, Behavioural Audits, and Ethical Web Design
Access a wealth of resources on dark patterns, behavioural audits, and ethical web design, including articles, guides, tools, and external references to help you better understand and combat dark patterns and sludge on your website.
Educational Articles on Dark Patterns and Behavioural Audits
Dive deeper into the world of dark patterns and behavioural audits with these informative articles:
- Dark patterns and sludge audits: an integrated approach
- Detecting Dark Patterns Using Generative AI
- Deceptive Choice Architecture and Behavioural Audits
Comprehensive Guides and Tools for Identifying and Eliminating Dark Patterns
Equip yourself with practical guides and tools for identifying and eliminating dark patterns and sludge from your website:
- A Comprehensive Guide to Dark Patterns
- DarkPatterns.org - A Curated Collection of Dark Pattern Examples
- Google's Lighthouse - A Tool for Improving Webpage Quality
External References and Resources on Ethical Web Design and User Experience
Explore external resources and references on ethical web design, user experience, and combating dark patterns:
- Ethics in Design: A Practical Framework for Ethical Decision Making
- Nielsen Norman Group - Best Practices for Web Design and User Experience
- The Center for Humane Technology - Advocating for Ethical Technology and Design
Stay Informed: Industry News and Updates on Dark Patterns and Behavioural Audits
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, insights, and best practices on dark patterns and behavioural audits:
- FTC Report Shows Rise in Sophisticated Dark Patterns Designed to Trick Users
- FTC issues illuminating report on digital dark patterns
- What is a "dark pattern"? Why do they matter and how can they be avoided?
Empower Your Website with Ethical Design and a Dark Pattern-Free Experience
Leverage these resources to gain a better understanding of dark patterns, sludge, and ethical web design. Consider conducting a behavioural audit using the Dark Patterns Audit Framework (DPAF) to ensure your website is free of dark patterns and provides an exceptional user experience.