The Creative Dark Side | The Tricks You Were Never Meant to See

Getting played is not nice. Getting played by deceptive design is even worse. Designers use their knowledge to shape the way we communicate, understand and experience certain products or services. This is not a way we support using creativity for.In this episode we're bringing dark patterns to the stage — the sneaky, manipulative design tricks that apps, shops and streaming platforms use to steal your time, your money and your attention without you even realising it.From breaking down exactly how companies are messing with you, to the famous doom scrolling that ate your Sunday, to the supermarket strategies designed to make you see what they want you to see.We dive into:🕳️ Drip pricing, roach motels and other tricks with terrifyingly accurate names📱 How social media keeps you scrolling way longer than you planned🛒 Supermarket layouts, eye-level shelves and the checkout trap🔒 Privacy zuckering, yes, it's named after exactly who you think⚖️ What the EU is doing about it and how ethical design is fighting backKnowledge is your best defence. Everything you need to know for the next time an app tries to trick you.Stay safe out there & embrace the chaos 🌀