Common Sense Media: Design Tricks
The tech we use every day is strategically designed to capture and hold our attention. And over time, companies have gotten “better” at knowing what pulls us in and keeps our eyes on the screen. This lesson helps students learn about design tricks that companies use and consider how features like notifications, infinite scroll, and autoplay can impact their well-being. Learning about design features can motivate us to take back control over our experience with tech and media, and pave the way for more agency.
This lesson was co-created with the Center for Digital Thriving.
Objectives
- Understand how and why tech companies use certain design tricks to hold our attention, even when it’s not in our best interest
- Consider how app features can hinder and/or promote well-being
- Reflect on how the goal of an app informs the way it is designed
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The tech we use every day is strategically designed to capture and hold our attention. And over time, companies have gotten “better” at knowing what pulls us in and keeps our eyes on the screen. This lesson helps students learn about design tricks that companies use and consider how features like notifications, infinite scroll, and autoplay can impact their well-being. Learning about design features can motivate us to take back control over our experience with tech and media, and pave the way for more agency.
This lesson was co-created with the Center for Digital Thriving.
Objectives
- Understand how and why tech companies use certain design tricks to hold our attention, even when it’s not in our best interest
- Consider how app features can hinder and/or promote well-being
- Reflect on how the goal of an app informs the way it is designed