Design Principle
Browse lists can scroll continuously; task lists usually need position, selection, return, and count awareness.
Principle Browse lists can scroll continuously; task lists usually need position, selection, return, and count awareness.
Design action Use infinite scroll for discovery; prefer pagination or load-more for admin, search, orders, and review lists, preserving position.
Examples Positive example: A list must choose between discovery browsing and precise management. Counterexample: An admin table uses infinite scroll and loses selected position.
Apply when A list must choose between discovery browsing and precise management. Users need to judge state, scope, risk, or next action quickly.
Source notes Source note: Synthesized from Apple HIG, Material Design, GOV.UK/Polaris/Atlassian component practices, and interaction accessibility principles.
Agent Directive
Use infinite scroll for discovery; prefer pagination or load-more for admin, search, orders, and review lists, preserving position.