Workflow Pattern — Data

Control desk for table states.

This study defines how dense rows, row selection, sorting, pagination, bulk actions, loading, empty, and compact states compose into one operating surface.

Promotable table patterns need serializable row data, narrow callbacks, visible terminal states, and contained responsive overflow.

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Interactive study

The dominant metaphor is a control desk: a single operating surface with a live table, side readout, and visible terminal states. Promotion waits until this proves which contract belongs in ui-interactive.

Rows under review

5

Average fit

74%

Blocked

1

Control desk / operational matrix

One table, many operating states.

This study keeps the useful demo concepts visible while testing the canonical table organism: search, row selection, sorting, pagination, bulk action affordances, loading, compact and empty states.

AccountWorkflowOwnerFitPriorityStatusDue
Acme HealthSecurity responseMira92%highReviewToday
Northcare GroupRenewal deskTane84%highReadyTomorrow
Koru LogisticsAccess auditAri67%mediumBlockedFri
Rows per page
Page 1 of 2

Compact scan

A smaller table footprint for side panels and dense review surfaces.

AccountWorkflowOwnerFitPriorityStatusDue
Acme HealthSecurity responseMira92%highReviewToday
Northcare GroupRenewal deskTane84%highReadyTomorrow
Koru LogisticsAccess auditAri67%mediumBlockedFri

Loading and empty

Both terminal states need to be visible before a table contract is promoted.

AccountWorkflowOwnerFitPriorityStatusDue
AccountWorkflowOwnerFitPriorityStatusDue
No rows in this study state.