"This is how the psychology behind Tinder's blurred profiles: How cognitive principles and UX design drive user engagement and revenue"
The blurred profile feature on Tinder is a clever use of the Zeigarnik effect, a psychological principle that suggests that people are more likely to remember and be motivated by incomplete tasks or information. When users see a blurred profile, it creates a sense of curiosity and anticipation in their minds, driving them to want to complete the task of seeing who has liked their profile.
From a UX perspective, the blurred profile feature also serves as a visual cue to encourage users to upgrade to premium features in order to access exclusive content or information. This is a form of gamification, where users are motivated to pay for features in order to gain access to additional benefits.