Deceptive design, addictive design and vulnerability

Deceptive designs and dark patterns distort autonomy, manipulate, and deceive users in their online interactions, resulting in online harm. I specialise in how those designs harm users, and I seek multidisciplinary solutions to address them.

I am researching vulnerabilities and interaction design, specifically deceptive design patterns. Why are people vulnerable to deceptive designs, and how can we prevent them? I also look at the harms caused by design and their relationship to social inequalities.

You can check my work about the experiences with deceptive designs of teenagers and older adults.

Participatory design approaches

I have experience using participatory design methods to give voice to vulnerable and marginalised collectives, especially in the realm of deceptive design, privacy, social media, and online harms.

Ethical implications of design(ers) in policymaking

Through a multidisciplinary approach, I aim to bridge design and policymaking to create more comprehensive solutions that protect users. I continuously collaborate with scholars in law, and civil society to deepen this knowledge. Check out my current project, RESOCIAL for more info.

You can see a complete record of publications in here.