t/assholedesign

I just got a sandwich from the supermarket, right? Turns out half of the wrapping was just air but I can't see it cos the label was strategically placed to cover it up. Absolutely screwed over my lunch. Asshole design, …

So...I'm getting real tired of the sneaky popups that gray out or cleverly camouflage the 'Decline' or 'Cancel' button. Worst ones are the subscription boxes that do not reveal the cost upfront and have tiny terms and conditions links. Clear …

In my dissection of Mobile Game UI design, I've reached a conclusion that the prevalent 'bad' design patterns are not an oversight; rather, they are deliberate 'asshole design' strategies to frustrate, manipulate, and coax the user into making in-app purchases. …

People who fall for *(only $19.99, was like $200)* deals deserve every bit of scam they get. Ain't no one selling a $200 product for 20 bucks unless it's counterfeit or crap. Same for '30 day free trial, just need …

I've had it with these emails that offer an unsubscribe button that doesn’t do jack! Just getting more spam. How hard is it to stop sending junk after users unsubscribe???? #Frustrated

Remember when ads had a legit 'X' you could click to close it? Now every time I try to cancel one, it's like a minefield of false 'X's that lead to even more crap popping up. Manipulative and annoying as …