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title: "Deceptive Design"
description: "Taxonomy of eighteen manipulative interface patterns with a 200-example hall of shame and the relevant regulatory enforcement actions."
canonical: "https://vibing.inc/library/deceptive-design-vg-0539"
category: "Design Systems & Foundations"
subcategory: "Craft & principles"
license: "free"
author: "Harry Brignull / Testimonium Ltd"
source: "https://www.deceptive.design/"
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# Deceptive Design
Taxonomy of eighteen manipulative interface patterns with a 200-example hall of shame and the relevant regulatory enforcement actions.
## Facts
- Source: https://www.deceptive.design/
- Category: Design Systems & Foundations / Craft & principles
- Author: Harry Brignull / Testimonium Ltd
- Licence: free
- Tags: dark-patterns, ethics, regulation, ux
## Why it's a gem
Pairs each anti-pattern with actual fines — useful ammunition in product arguments.
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