What this site is.
Practical entries on cognitive biases, written for designers, researchers, and product teams — not as academic definitions, but as tools for better decisions.
Each bias page explains what the bias is, why it exists, how it affects users and teams, and what to do about it in real design work. Biases are grouped into four human problems, adapted from Buster Benson’s framework.
This is educational material. It is not psychological advice, clinical guidance, or a substitute for professional judgement.
How to cite this site.
Use the examples below for articles, talks, coursework, or internal documentation.
Website (general reference)
Cognitive Biases for Designers. (2026). A working atlas of cognitive biases for designers and product teams. Retrieved 8 June 2026, from https://cognitivebiasesfordesigners.com/about
Individual bias entry
Cognitive Biases for Designers. (2026). Confirmation bias for designers. Retrieved 8 June 2026, from https://cognitivebiasesfordesigners.com/biases/confirmation-bias
Framework credit
The four-category structure is adapted from Buster Benson’s “Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet” (2016). This site expands that framework with designer-focused explanations and examples.