Feb 6, 2020

Shining a Light on Dark Patterns Issue 108

• Persuasive Design
  Shining a Light on Dark Patterns

  One of the only published A/B tests of dark patterns available.

• Design Systems
  Design System Checklist

  Detailed checklist for the implementation of a design system. Visual language and tokens, components, tools, etc.

• Design Systems
  State of Design Systems 2019

  A community survey on the emerging trends, evolving uses, and the growing importance of design systems

• Design Patterns
  The Risks of Imitating Designs (Even from Successful Companies)

  Don’t risk your UX by assuming it’s safe to follow a design practices just because it’s used by a successful company.

• Persuasive Design
  How Information-Seeking Behavior Has Changed in 22 Years

  Study: The internet is increasingly used to gain knowledge and understanding of a topic. This knowledge is often acquired accidentally, as a byproduct of browsing. Critical internet use is becoming social.

• Design Principles
  7 Principles of Icon Design

  An icon’s primary goal is to communicate a concept quickly.

• Tools
  Colorsinspo

  An awesome all-in-one resource for finding everything about Palettes, gradients, tools and more!

• Process
  Design Systems, Agile, and Industrialization

  There’s a big difference between having smart, reusable patterns at your disposal and creating a dictatorial culture designed to enforce conformity and swat down anyone coloring outside the lines.

• Process, User Research
  The Possibilities of “And” — Prioritizing Usability Alongside Feature Growth

  HubSpot believes in the possibility of “and,” with ease of use equally weighted with a powerful set of features.