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Design Systems Page Patterns

Responsive Layout Stability

Fixed-format UI elements need stable dimensions and responsive constraints to avoid shifts or overlap.

Design Principle

Boards, toolbars, counters, and button groups need predefined sizing rules.

Principle

Boards, toolbars, counters, and button groups need predefined sizing rules.

Design action

Set min/max, aspect-ratio, grid tracks, and text wrapping/truncation rules for toolbars, cards, list rows, and controls.

Examples

Positive example: Dashboards, creation tools, games, and admin lists. Counterexample: Card height changes on hover.

Apply when

Dashboards, creation tools, games, and admin lists. Dynamic text, hover states, or loading changes content.

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

Set min/max, aspect-ratio, grid tracks, and text wrapping/truncation rules for toolbars, cards, list rows, and controls.