]> 2026-07-20T00:41:53+00:00 Remind of the Consequences 0 en Remind of the Consequences draws attention to the relationship between past actions and their present impact. It ensures that user behaviour leaves visible traces through narrative callbacks, changes in the environment, or shifts in system logic. The strength of the pattern lies not in surprising the user, but in making them recognise the weight of their previous actions through subtle reminders, persistent alterations, or emotionally charged reactions from the system. Nielsen: Help users recognize/recover from errors Nielsen: Flexibility and efficiency of use Shneiderman: Support internal locus of control This pattern intentionally challenges usability principles that prioritise forgiveness and low cognitive load. Users may not be able to reverse decisions, and the outcome of an action may not be immediately visible. The design becomes less about efficiency and more about cultivating responsibility, emotional engagement, or strategic thinking. Silva, Flávia Catarina Pereira da. 2024. “Design de fricção em interfaces gráficas: estratégias e padrões para promover processes metacognitivos no utilizador.” masterThesis. [https://ria.ua.pt/handle/10773/45001]. Making the outcomes of users past actions visible, persistent, or emotionally significant to reinforce awareness. 2026-03-18T14:24:20Z 2461118.1002315 Remind of the Consequences Confront the User 0 en Confront the User Offer Multiple Points of View 0 en Offer Multiple Points of View Pattern Name 102 en Pattern Name Related To 102 en skos:related|http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core# Related To