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GOV.UK Design System Patterns
Documents task-oriented service patterns such as entering data, account creation, validation recovery, and confirmation pages.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic search | Choose basic search when the task is content retrieval. | Typing or submitting a query changes the visible result set predictably. | GOV.UK patterns emphasize task-oriented search, filtering, and recovery states. |
| Dead-end empty state | Flag dead-end empty state when a blank area lacks a specific object name, cause, and reachable next action. | A blank or actionless content region is not a valid terminal state. | GOV.UK service patterns emphasize task progress, recovery, and clear next steps rather than blank terminal states. |
| Faceted search | Choose faceted search when users need to progressively narrow a large set by multiple attributes. | Applying or removing a facet updates the result count and preserves visible applied filters. | Service patterns distinguish task-oriented narrowing and recovery from raw visual filtering. |
| No-results recovery | Choose no-results recovery whenever search or filters can produce an empty set. | The UI must explain that no matches were found and identify the active constraints. | Service guidance emphasizes helping users recover from validation and task dead ends. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as service-manual evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Government Digital Service. Last checked: .