Topic

Decision-support products

Products that help a real person make a real decision — not invent it for them.

Definition

A decision-support product helps someone reach a better-considered decision faster, without replacing their judgment.

What they do well

  • Surface trustworthy options
  • Show sources and reasoning
  • Refuse to opine outside their lane
  • Respect data boundaries

What they avoid

  • Auto-deciding for the user
  • Hiding their data sources
  • Selling attention via dark patterns