The Empty state Component in Web Interfaces
The Empty state is a workhorse component in modern web design — used constantly, often customized heavily, and a frequent source of UX debate. This page collects real Empty state implementations from the Page Flows web library, letting you compare how leading brands solve the same design problem in production.
Why Empty state in Context Beats Isolated Mockups
Seeing Empty state inside a full flow reveals design decisions that static mockups miss: when the element appears, what data it shows, how it behaves on hover or focus, how it adapts to different contexts. These are the details that determine whether your own Empty state implementation feels polished or rough.
A Reference for Component Libraries and Design Systems
For designers building component libraries, PMs scoping new features, and researchers documenting patterns, this is a browsable reference library of Empty state in the wild. Each example is tagged by brand and category, so you can find the specific reference you need in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a Empty state in the web library?
The Empty state category includes implementations across many web apps, from simple conventional designs to heavily customized variants used by design-forward brands.
Can I see how Empty state works across different product types?
Yes. Empty state appears in SaaS dashboards, e-commerce sites, consumer apps, and more — each tagged by brand and category so you can study cross-industry and within-industry patterns.
Are Empty state examples shown within full flows or as isolated components?
Always in context. Each Empty state is tagged within a complete user flow, so you see exactly when and how it's used rather than a decontextualized mockup.
Can I copy the code for these Empty state implementations?
No. The library is for design research — you study the patterns and apply the ideas to your own implementation, but code isn't provided.