Ethical Product Development

Build with integrity. Avoid dark patterns and exploitative design.

Product Management
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Dark Patterns

These are UI tricks that mislead users — like forced subscriptions or misleading buttons. Avoid them at all costs.

Dark Patterns

These are UI tricks that mislead users — like forced subscriptions or misleading buttons. Avoid them at all costs.

Ethical product development means creating technology that respects users, avoids harm, and promotes well-being. PMs should avoid dark patterns, addictive mechanics, data misuse, and exclusionary practices.

Product ethics go beyond compliance — it’s about designing for trust, transparency, and inclusivity. PMs play a key role in evaluating the impact of features, conducting ethical reviews, and challenging business goals that conflict with user interests.

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