INDUSTRY:
TECH
CLIENT:
CASE STUDY
YEAR:
2025
EXPERIENCE
UI/UX DESIGN
Side Effects: An App That Shows the Pros & Cons of Tech.
Side Effects was built through research, foresight workshops, and co-creation with tech-savvy users. We explored scenarios around emerging technologies, uncovering tensions between convenience, innovation, and personal boundaries. Iterative workshops shaped the platform’s UX, evolving it into a space where people can learn about technology’s promises and risks in a clear, engaging, and trustworthy way.
Side Effects was built through research, foresight workshops, and co-creation with tech-savvy users. We explored scenarios around emerging technologies, uncovering tensions between convenience, innovation, and personal boundaries. Iterative workshops shaped the platform’s UX, evolving it into a space where people can learn about technology’s promises and risks in a clear, engaging, and trustworthy way.
Side Effects was built through research, foresight workshops, and co-creation with tech-savvy users. We explored scenarios around emerging technologies, uncovering tensions between convenience, innovation, and personal boundaries. Iterative workshops shaped the platform’s UX, evolving it into a space where people can learn about technology’s promises and risks in a clear, engaging, and trustworthy way.
challenge.
Technology today is powerful but often opaque. Most platforms highlight only the shiny advantages, leaving users uncertain about hidden trade-offs like privacy risks, data misuse, or lack of transparency. The challenge was to design an experience that makes complex information digestible, balances pros and cons, and builds trust so people can navigate innovation with confidence.
Technology today is powerful but often opaque. Most platforms highlight only the shiny advantages, leaving users uncertain about hidden trade-offs like privacy risks, data misuse, or lack of transparency. The challenge was to design an experience that makes complex information digestible, balances pros and cons, and builds trust so people can navigate innovation with confidence.
Technology today is powerful but often opaque. Most platforms highlight only the shiny advantages, leaving users uncertain about hidden trade-offs like privacy risks, data misuse, or lack of transparency. The challenge was to design an experience that makes complex information digestible, balances pros and cons, and builds trust so people can navigate innovation with confidence.
result.
Side Effects became a dynamic platform where users can discover the truth of tech—both benefits and side effects. Through real-time news, product dashboards, verified expert and user voices, and interactive community spaces, the platform transforms scattered information into an accessible, social, and trustworthy feed. With traffic-light warnings, clear visuals, and alternative recommendations, Side Effects empowers users to see both sides of technology and make informed choices.
Side Effects became a dynamic platform where users can discover the truth of tech—both benefits and side effects. Through real-time news, product dashboards, verified expert and user voices, and interactive community spaces, the platform transforms scattered information into an accessible, social, and trustworthy feed. With traffic-light warnings, clear visuals, and alternative recommendations, Side Effects empowers users to see both sides of technology and make informed choices.
Side Effects became a dynamic platform where users can discover the truth of tech—both benefits and side effects. Through real-time news, product dashboards, verified expert and user voices, and interactive community spaces, the platform transforms scattered information into an accessible, social, and trustworthy feed. With traffic-light warnings, clear visuals, and alternative recommendations, Side Effects empowers users to see both sides of technology and make informed choices.
User Insight
“Finally, a platform that shows both the perks and the pitfalls of tech in one place. It feels like real power back in my hands.”
