Empty States UI Design Patterns & Examples
Empty state screen designs that delight and guide users. See how top apps handle zero-data moments with helpful illustrations and CTAs.
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What is an empty state design?
An empty state is the UI shown when a screen has no data — typically because the user is new, has cleared their data, or there are no matches for a filter or search. Good empty states turn a dead-end into onboarding or a CTA.
What makes a good empty state?
A clear illustration or icon, one-line explanation, one-line context ('what should appear here'), and a primary CTA pointing to the action that produces data. Avoid generic 'No data' text — it tells users nothing.