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24 alternatives to Evil By Design
57 persuasive design patterns
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Evil By Design launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Like Nir Eyal's "Hooked" but with more pictures, and evil.
2015 · its alternatives →
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Learn to explain your design decisions so people agree!
2015 · its alternatives →
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Thoughts on the most important element of any game's design
2015 · its alternatives →
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Improving communication and collaboration through critique
2016 · its alternatives →
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Experiments and conversations about design in the browser
2015 · its alternatives →
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Use social psychology to design engaging digital experiences
2015 · its alternatives →
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A book about human-computer interaction and web usability
2015 · its alternatives →
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Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics
2016 · its alternatives →
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Basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, style
2015 · its alternatives →
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Crafting Rich Experiences with Progressive Enhancement
2016 · its alternatives →
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