This workshop explores the world of persuasive design and design tricks, which are design decisions on websites, apps, and in advertisements that provoke people emotionally and persuade visitors to click, share, and buy. By becoming aware of physical and emotional responses to stressful stimuli and the persuasive designs of tech which are rooted in basic psychology, this workshops helps participants keep calm and spot the design tricks. In addition, we explore how the world of information is slippery and complicated. Participants learn fundamental investigation skills to help them to verify information and become more information savvy.
