Kavitha Krishnan

Kavitha Krishnan

Kavitha Krishnan

Kavitha Krishnan aka lifelong champion for UX is a passionate UX professional who enjoys solving problems, organizing information and designing interactions. Currently, she is a Senior UX Strategist with Mattel, WI after working for companies like EMC Corporation, Dell, SmartBear and American Family Insurance and CUNA Mutual Group.

Kavitha has a Masters in Computer Applications from India and worked as a software programmer before entering the magical world of UX. She also has a masters in Engineering Management from Tufts University and is currently pursing a masters in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University. Recently, Kavitha formed a local chapter for Ladies that UX in Madison, WI.

Presentations

UX Camp: Front-End Camp 2017

Deceptive Patterns (note: this title has been updated to reflect a better way to represent the design challenge)

A deceptive pattern is when an user interface includes carefully concealed tricks that lead users into doing things they might not otherwise do. When we see a “bad design,” we imagine the creator as being sloppy or lazy – but without ill intent. Deceptive patterns, on the other hand, are not mistakes. They’re carefully crafted based on a solid understanding of human psychology, and they do not have the user’s interests in mind. Dark patterns aren’t limited to the web.

Most of us encounter deceptive patterns in UX on a regular basis and may not realize it. It’s not surprising – the deceptive side of user experience isn’t something we like to talk about in the UX community. After all, UX is a force for good.

In this talk, I will share a few examples of deceptive patterns in UX, types of deceptive patterns – trick question, forced continuity, misdirection and roach motel. I will dive into the psychology behind these deceptive patterns and how they can impact business relationship with their users. I will also share a few suggestions on how you can modify deceptive patterns to become a force for good, an honest pattern.

UX Camp 2016

Content first for better User Experience

Do you miss major opportunities because your organization iterates User Experience (UX) designs without content insights? Does your organization make you wait until the final stages of the project release to unite content and design? Then you are in the right place. In my talk, I will explain:

  • Why is content first for better UX?
  • Why working without content is a flawed process?
  • Work around when the content is not yet available – examples and personal experiences when I designed without the content
Share This Speaker!
Speaker Details
Speaker Details
May 2024
S M T W T F S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
Categories
Events of the Speaker
You might also love these events.
UX Camp: Front-End Camp 2017
June 3, 2017
June 3, 2017
If you’re just getting your start in UX and you’re hoping to learn more, or you’ve been in the field awhile and want to stay current, UX Camp is for you. A full day–2 full tracks–of UX talks, surrounded by impressive keynotes and all for a great price that includes your lunch.
UX Camp 2016
UX Camp 2016
April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016
UX Camp 2016 UX Camp is a full day of UX Goodness–we’ll leave few topics uncovered and you’ll learn current topics and improved upon standards in one of the hottest fields today! If you’re just getting your start in UX...
Related Speakers
You might also love these speakers.
Kai Tran
Kai Tran
Co-Founder & Product Designers
Sprintfolio
Kai Tran has over 10 years of design experience. Her design journey has spanned from game cinematics to environmental design, and from print to interactive. In all her diverse experiences, one thing has been central: innovation.
Tim Yeo
Tim Yeo
chief introvert & Design Director
The Quiet Achiever & IBM Consulting
Tim Yeo (@timyeo) coaches introverts to have impact and influence without pretending to be extroverts at The Quiet Achiever. He's also a design leader, speaker and bookbinder; best known for saying complex things simply. Most recently Design Director @ IBM, formerly Head of Design at fintech startups @Finder, @OFX, @Prospa
Lori Baker
Lori Baker
Senior User Experience Consultant
Lori has extensive experience in finding creative solutions to client needs that also meet user needs through extensive research and cross- department collaboration.
Shannon Soper
Shannon Soper
Senior Product Designer
Freelance
Shannon Soper, Senior Product Designer, mentor, and former Head of Learning, brings 10+ years of experience in leadership and team development.
Bryce Johnson
Bryce Johnson
Inclusive Designer
Microsoft Devices
Bryce is an inclusive designer for Microsoft Devices where he is devoted to ensuring Microsoft products are accessible. Bryce initiated and designed the Inclusive Tech Lab at Microsoft, which has now hosted over fifteen thousand visitors; it is a facility where people can explore how people with disabilities interact with Microsoft products and services.
Alec Levin
Alec Levin
Co-Founder & CEO
Learners
Alec is the CEO and cofounder of Learners, a platform and community for UX professionals aiming to make career learning free for everyone. Prior to that, Alec has extensive experience in user research roles in startups of all kinds, and specializes in bridging the gap between founders and their early users.
Sheetal T. Patel
Sheetal T. Patel
Assistant Director - Transnational and Technology Mission Center
Central Intelligence Agency
Sheetal T. Patel was named the Assistant Director of the CIA for the Transnational and Technology Mission Center in January 2022. Prior to that position, Sheetal T. Patel was the Assistant Director of the CIA for Counterintelligence in 2019. Ms. Patel served as Deputy Chief of Station and Chief of Analysis in South Asia.
Katrina Alcorn
Katrina Alcorn
Global Product Design Executive
Katrina Alcorn is a global product design executive and award-winning author. She has built the UX practice at Hot Studio, a boutique agency that was acquired by Facebook, and then at Autodesk, where she centralized the digital design and research teams and her team's work led to a 5x increase in global ecommerce. Most recently, Katrina led one of the world’s largest design practices at IBM.
Phillip Hunter
Phillip Hunter
Senior Director, Product Design
O'Reilly Media
Phillip figured out in 2023 that he was supposed to be a designer after all. Fortunately, even while uncertain, he worked in interesting spaces like some of the earliest commercial conversational NLU/NLP applications, nurturing enterprise services toward becoming enjoyable tools, and applying analytics to UX design decisions.
Tiziana Dagostino
Tiziana Dagostino
UX Psychologist
tdagdesign
Tiziana is a UX Psychologist, with more than 20 years of experience in the design industry. She combines psychological insights with good UX/UI practices and a solid ethical framework to create inclusive designs that will persuade without manipulation or dirty tricks. She strongly believes that ethical design can change the world for the better. She is a member of the Ethical Design Network and maintains its blog.

This site uses cookies. Find out more about cookies and how you can refuse them.

I Accept