Design Principle
Density is not a whole-page property; it is a ladder that changes with task depth.
Principle Density is not a whole-page property; it is a ladder that changes with task depth.
Design action Show only judgment fields in overview; add history, relationships, raw data, and actions in details with a higher density.
Examples Positive example: Overview pages connect to detail pages, drawers, expanded rows, or drill-downs. Counterexample: Overview layers contain every field.
Apply when Overview pages connect to detail pages, drawers, expanded rows, or drill-downs. Users need to judge state, scope, risk, or next action quickly.
Source notes Source note: Synthesized from Apple HIG, Material Design, NN/g usability principles, and layout/hierarchy practices in mature design systems.
Agent Directive
Show only judgment fields in overview; add history, relationships, raw data, and actions in details with a higher density.