UX Micro-Patterns Skill

When to Activate

• Implementing any feature that loads, mutates, or can fail
• Designing empty list states, zero-data dashboards
• Building forms with validation and submission states
• Adding confirmation to destructive actions
• Onboarding new users to a feature
• Deciding between spinner vs. skeleton screen

Pattern 1: Empty States

An empty state is not an error — it's an opportunity to guide users.