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Why We Need to Stop Calling Them 'Dark Patterns' and Start Naming the Intent

The term "dark patterns" is vague and unenforceable. Learn why we need precise terminology like Forced Continuity, Price Obfuscation, and Coerced Disclosure to regulate deceptive design. Includes 7-category taxonomy, legal examples, and why naming the intent makes design teams accountable.

Simanta Parida
Simanta ParidaProduct Designer at Siemens
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Simanta Parida is a Product Designer at Siemens, Bengaluru, specializing in enterprise UX and B2B product design. With a background as an entrepreneur, he brings a unique perspective to designing intuitive tools for complex workflows.

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