Define empty state requirements systematically
Specify what each empty state must do rather than treating it as a placeholder.
What this prompt helps you do
Per-surface empty state requirements covering the cause, the guidance, and the action offered.
When to use it
Empty states are being designed as an afterthought or left as blank space.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Distinguish never-had-data from now-has-none; they need entirely different guidance.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Claude, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.