
The Attention Problem: Why Calm Wins Online
Countdown timers and flashing badges work, right up until they do not. A look at what urgency actually costs a shop.
Samuel Bruno
Jul 25, 2026

Samuel writes about attention, interface design and the quieter kind of shopping experience that respects the person using it.

Countdown timers and flashing badges work, right up until they do not. A look at what urgency actually costs a shop.
Samuel Bruno
Jul 25, 2026