Design Quote by Tristan Harris
“I noticed when I was at Stanford, there was a class called the persuasive technology design class, and it was a whole lab at Stanford that teaches students how to apply persuasive psychology principles into technology to persuade people to use products in a certain way.”
About This Quote
Source Course: Persuasive Technology Design, Stanford University, Lab Class
Teaching how to embed psychological influence into product design to shape user behavior.
In simple terms: Using psychology to guide tech usage.
Key Takeaway
Design with ethical influence.
Themes
design
psychology
ethics
technology
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- product development
- marketing campaigns
- user onboarding
- digital health apps
Key Concepts
behavioral design
persuasion
human‑computer interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers balance influence with respect for autonomy?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Risk of manipulation and loss of user autonomy.
