Articles by Rebekah Rousi

Headshot of authorRebekah is a Professor in Communication and Digital Economy, who holds a PhD in Cognitive Science. Rousi’s research focuses on user experience, human-robot and human-AI interaction, ethics, embodiment, and privacy and trust. Rousi also has a background in cultural studies and visual art.

Deceptive Patterns: UX and Web Designers’ Perspectives

Abstract Over recent years, digital platforms and services have become ever more competitive. As competition has intensified, companies have found new ways to maximize profit. Deceptive patterns are design tactics in user interfaces that manipulate and deceive users, compromising user agency and privacy. Although research has focused on deceptive pattern taxonomies and end-user experiences, a […] Read More about Deceptive Patterns: UX and Web Designers’ Perspectives