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Nithya Sudhir
5 essays you might have missed

5 essays you might have missed

BNPL psychology, brand collabs, pricing decoys, free returns, and why FAQs convert.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Mar 10, 2026
The subtle psychology behind BNPL
E-commerce Strategy

The subtle psychology behind BNPL

Choice bracketing, optimism bias and why “Pay in 4” works so well.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Mar 9, 2026
Why 70% of consumers react positively to partnerships
E-commerce Strategy

Why 70% of consumers react positively to partnerships

The science behind co-branded success.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Mar 2, 2026
NASA invented your best conversion tool
E-commerce Strategy

NASA invented your best conversion tool

It’s not a chatbot. It’s your FAQ.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Feb 23, 2026
Is this the end of free returns?
Brand perception & Trust

Is this the end of free returns?

And what that changes for shoppers.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Feb 16, 2026
What makes a gift not end up in the dump
Psychology of Buying

What makes a gift not end up in the dump

Three psychology shortcuts that make gifts meaningful

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Feb 9, 2026
The art of selling what no one buys
Psychology of Buying

The art of selling what no one buys

The magic trick behind every “choice”

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Feb 2, 2026
A tiny design trick with big brand energy
UX & Design Behavior

A tiny design trick with big brand energy

A lesson in attention from a yellow pen.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Jan 26, 2026
How friction kills trust
UX & Design Behavior

How friction kills trust

Why simple products earn trust faster

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Jan 19, 2026
From catalog chaos to camera-roll fitting rooms
E-commerce Strategy

From catalog chaos to camera-roll fitting rooms

The 150-year journey of risk reversal

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Jan 12, 2026
The interesting psychology of New Year’s resolutions
Psychology of Buying

The interesting psychology of New Year’s resolutions

How fresh start psychology shapes what people buy next.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Jan 5, 2026
The 2026 trend every brand should know
E-commerce Strategy

The 2026 trend every brand should know

AI is changing how people shop and how brands get chosen

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 23, 2025
Why clicks, pops & snaps feel weirdly satisfying
UX & Design Behavior

Why clicks, pops & snaps feel weirdly satisfying

The psychology behind your oddly specific product joys.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 15, 2025
Your most outrageous idea might be your best one
E-commerce Strategy

Your most outrageous idea might be your best one

How DTC brands can apply the science of “provocative curiosity.”

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 12, 2025
The secret visual codes of luxury jewelry
UX & Design Behavior

The secret visual codes of luxury jewelry

"The 13-Millisecond illusion luxury brands use"

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 9, 2025
ICYMI the psychology shaping your cart

ICYMI the psychology shaping your cart

Black Friday instincts, eco-labels, chewable toothpaste, tiny fixes and one very angry logo.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 5, 2025
Your brain on Black Friday: A quick debrief.
E-commerce Strategy

Your brain on Black Friday: A quick debrief.

Herd mentality, speed trade-offs, buyer’s remorse - all of it.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Dec 1, 2025
The sticker made me do it
Psychology of Buying

The sticker made me do it

Why eco-labels feel like permission slips for our conscience.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Nov 24, 2025
Chew your toothpaste? Your brain says Yes
E-commerce Strategy

Chew your toothpaste? Your brain says Yes

Inside: novelty-seeking, MAYA, Huppy, and the future of formats.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Nov 17, 2025
Unfinished business: how small problems hijack our brain
Psychology of Buying

Unfinished business: how small problems hijack our brain

From loose cables to slipping glasses: why your brain can't ignore the small stuff

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Nov 10, 2025
Love, Loyalty, and a Logo Gone Wrong
UX & Design Behavior

Love, Loyalty, and a Logo Gone Wrong

Cracker Barrel’s logo change sparked outrage — but not for the reason you think.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Nov 3, 2025
Holiday deals are the new Halloween candy - and we’re addicted
Psychology of Buying

Holiday deals are the new Halloween candy - and we’re addicted

Deals, dopamine, and design: The secret language of holiday sales

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Oct 27, 2025
From kickoff to checkout
E-commerce Strategy

From kickoff to checkout

Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest conversion opportunity

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Oct 13, 2025
Romance, memoirs, and Doritos: marketing’s new love language
E-commerce Strategy

Romance, memoirs, and Doritos: marketing’s new love language

From Novels to Nachos: The Self-Expansion Play

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Oct 6, 2025
From Elm’s “system” to Rhode’s mini kit: Bundles that sell themselves
E-commerce Strategy

From Elm’s “system” to Rhode’s mini kit: Bundles that sell themselves

Rhode sold $10M in 48 hours - kits and sets helped make trial the default.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir
Sep 29, 2025
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