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Psychology of Buying

Cognitive Biases in Commerce, Choice Architecture, Gifting

E-commerce Strategy

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The subtle psychology behind BNPL

Mar 9, 2026

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10 min read

The subtle psychology behind BNPL

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

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

What makes a gift not end up in the dump

Feb 9, 2026

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9 min read

What makes a gift not end up in the dump

Three psychology shortcuts that make gifts meaningful

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

The art of selling what no one buys

Feb 2, 2026

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9 min read

The art of selling what no one buys

The magic trick behind every “choice”

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

UX & Design Behavior

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How friction kills trust

Jan 19, 2026

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8 min read

How friction kills trust

Why simple products earn trust faster

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

The interesting psychology of New Year’s resolutions

Jan 5, 2026

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8 min read

The interesting psychology of New Year’s resolutions

How fresh start psychology shapes what people buy next.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

UX & Design Behavior

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Why clicks, pops & snaps feel weirdly satisfying

Dec 15, 2025

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8 min read

Why clicks, pops & snaps feel weirdly satisfying

The psychology behind your oddly specific product joys.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

UX & Design Behavior

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The secret visual codes of luxury jewelry

Dec 9, 2025

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7 min read

The secret visual codes of luxury jewelry

"The 13-Millisecond illusion luxury brands use"

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

E-commerce Strategy

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Your brain on Black Friday: A quick debrief.

Dec 1, 2025

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9 min read

Your brain on Black Friday: A quick debrief.

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

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

The sticker made me do it

Nov 24, 2025

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9 min read

The sticker made me do it

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

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

E-commerce Strategy

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Chew your toothpaste? Your brain says Yes

Nov 17, 2025

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9 min read

Chew your toothpaste? Your brain says Yes

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

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

Unfinished business: how small problems hijack our brain

Nov 10, 2025

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8 min read

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

UX & Design Behavior

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Love, Loyalty, and a Logo Gone Wrong

Nov 3, 2025

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8 min read

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

Psychology of Buying

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

Oct 27, 2025

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8 min read

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

E-commerce Strategy

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From kickoff to checkout

Oct 13, 2025

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10 min read

From kickoff to checkout

Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest conversion opportunity

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

E-commerce Strategy

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

Sep 29, 2025

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7 min read

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

E-commerce Strategy

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Curiosity sells: How beauty brands turn mystery into momentum

Sep 15, 2025

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9 min read

Curiosity sells: How beauty brands turn mystery into momentum

From Peach & Lily’s mystery serum to blind box mania - why curiosity keeps beauty brands alive.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

E-commerce Strategy

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From Matcha to Rhode — tiny luxuries outsmart inflation

Sep 1, 2025

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10 min read

From Matcha to Rhode — tiny luxuries outsmart inflation

Treatonomics proves: in tough times, indulgence is survival, not irrationality.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

Psychology of Buying

When your shoes step out of a budget.

Aug 27, 2025

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8 min read

When your shoes step out of a budget.

Recent tariffs: The shoe fits... but the price doesn't.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

UX & Design Behavior

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Is Your Brand Quietly Saying “You Don’t Belong Here”?

Aug 18, 2025

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12 min read

Is Your Brand Quietly Saying “You Don’t Belong Here”?

Your audience can hear it loud and clear.

Nithya Sudhir
Nithya Sudhir

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