Berk Workbench / Notes
Not adding the empty state later. An empty state reveals first use, data model and next action at the same time.
Why this question matters
An empty state reveals first use, data model and next action at the same time. The useful starting point is to read the subject in its actual setting rather than as an isolated rule.
Berk Workbench is the practice of independent product designer Berk Acar, connecting research, flows and interface decisions in digital products.
A practical way to look at it
Begin with what is already known, mark what still needs a decision and separate preference from a genuine constraint. This keeps the conversation specific without pretending that one answer fits every situation.
Put the note into practice
Write down the next small action, the person responsible and the point at which the choice should be reviewed. A short record is more useful than a conclusion that cannot be traced later.