Design Principle
An empty project page should move users toward the first real outcome, not explain product features.
Principle
An empty project page should move users toward the first real outcome, not explain product features.
Design action
Keep the project shell, offer create, import, template, example, and recent-resource paths; emphasize one common start action.
Examples
Positive example: Project management, design tools, knowledge bases, libraries, and AI workspaces first open. Counterexample: A blank page only says no projects.
Apply when
Project management, design tools, knowledge bases, libraries, and AI workspaces first open. Users need to judge state, scope, risk, or next action quickly.
Source notes
Source note: Synthesized from GOV.UK, Carbon, Polaris, Atlassian, Design.Systems, Design Systems Repo, and product-pattern libraries. GOV.UK Design System Patterns: https://design-system.service.gov.uk/patterns/ Carbon Patterns: https://carbondesignsystem.com/patterns/ Shopify Polaris: https://polaris-react.shopify.com/ Atlassian Design System: https://atlassian.design/ Design Systems Repo: https://designsystemsrepo.com/
Agent Directive
Keep the project shell, offer create, import, template, example, and recent-resource paths; emphasize one common start action.