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User-Centered Design

Designing Tables for Reusability

Discover innovative strategies for designing flexible table UI patterns.

Havana Nguyen
Dec 18, 2017 • 16 min read
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Intermediate
Design Consistency
Interaction Design
Remote Collaboration
User Testing
Visual Design

Summary

Explore the challenges and solutions in designing a universal table UI pattern that serves multiple product lines and diverse user needs. Learn from the experiences of interaction and visual designers as they tackle issues like pagination, edit modes, and call-to-action placements. This resource provides practical insights and lessons on problem-solving, collaboration, and user testing, making it valuable for UI/UX designers and product managers aiming to enhance their design processes.

Takeaways

  • Break down complex problems into manageable components.
  • Define user goals clearly to guide design decisions.
  • Involve diverse team members early to refine and validate ideas.
  • Keep design flexible to accommodate various product needs.
  • Use user testing to confirm assumptions and improve designs.

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