Category Archives: psychology
There’s a reason we procrastinate and it’s not laziness
So many people I know struggle with procrastination, it’s certainly stopped me doing so many things in my life. There are some great insights in this podcast. We avoid tasks as they make us feel negative emotions, or at least … Continue reading
Mental models for designers from Dropbox Design
Great resources on practically using mental models in product design. GOLD. Source: Mental models for designers | Dropbox Design
How Long It Takes to Form a New Habit
Not 21 days at the internet seems to think but around 66 days.. The simple answer is that, on average, across the participants who provided enough data, it took 66 days until a habit was formed. From: How Long It … Continue reading
The Psychology of Color and Emotional Design
Handy! Source: The Psychology of Color and Emotional Design | UX Booth
Imagining the Next Decade of Behavioural Science
From Behavioural Scientist …we put out a call to help us imagine the next decade of behavioral science. We asked you to share your hopes and fears, predictions and warnings, open questions and big ideas. We received over 120 submissions … Continue reading
Daniel Kahneman: on the Artificial Intelligence Podcast
Great listen, about 1 hour so perfect to accompany a couple of commutes. Daniel Kahneman is winner of the Nobel Prize in economics for his integration of economic science with the psychology of human behavior, judgment and decision-making. He is … Continue reading
6 Ways Mario Kart Tour Triggers You Into Gambling Your Money
Some scary uses of psychology to game users into paying for things. Doubly scary when this game is marketed to kids: 6 Ways Mario Kart Tour Triggers You Into Gambling Your Money
Does Gamification Work?
For those in a hurry: The review indicates that gamification provides positive effects, however, the effects are greatly dependent on the context in which the gamification is being implemented, as well as on the users using it. From: Does Gamification … Continue reading
Bad Smells Make Memories Stronger
Love this. I’ve always thought smell was underused in UIs. Source: Bad Smells Make Memories Stronger | Technology Networks
How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want
New York Times fighting back. The backlash against these practises continues. Source: How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want – The New York Times
