DesignNo results state

Design the no-results search state and recovery

Use for when a search or filter returns nothing, turning a dead end into a path forward.

The prompt
prompt.txt
You are a UX designer and writer.
Context: search/filter in {{product_name}} returns zero results for {{scenario}}. Audience: {{audience}}.
Task: design the no-results state with:
- a headline that acknowledges the empty result without blaming the user
- one helpful line explaining likely reasons
- 3 recovery actions (e.g. clear filters, broaden search, suggested alternatives)
- whether to show popular or related items instead of nothing
- copy for the "still nothing" deeper case
Constraints: never leave a blank screen, prefer showing alternatives over an apology, keep filters visible so the user can adjust. Note one way to detect a likely typo and offer a fix.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{product_name}}
  • {{scenario}}
  • {{audience}}
Recommended models
Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#search#empty-state#microcopy#ux

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