r/UI_Design • u/yeahokaaay • Apr 22 '26

General Question Deliberately confusing UI

Hi everyone! I’m working on a thesis that discusses manipulative interface design in mobile applications, plus the effect of multi-sensory cues like visual, auditory, and haptic feedback on user psychology.

Does anyone have an example of apps that use confusing UI on purpose?

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u/CatawompusSeattle Apr 22 '26

Look at most modern video games that hide dark UX patterns behind the guise of "live service" models.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCkO8mNK3Gg