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Psychology of Buying

Cognitive Biases in Commerce, Choice Architecture, Gifting

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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8 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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