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Dark Patterns, Bright Ideas: Why Deceptive Design Belongs in Accessibility
Boagworld: UX, Design Leadership, Marketing & Conversion Optimization · 2025-09-23 · 55 min
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You know, those sneaky little tricks sites use to funnel you into doing things you never intended, like paying for insurance you didn’t want or scrolling until your thumb falls off. We talked about why this stuff isn’t just bad manners, but also an accessibility issue, and how to push back when your boss is shouting about conversion rates. We also wandered off into personas, because what’s a Boagworld Show without a tangent or two? App of the Week This week app is Be My Eyes . It’s designed to support blind and low-vision users by letting them