This article by Luda Boss provides a comprehensive guide to designing effective data tables, particularly for enterprise applications. It covers best practices for structuring tables, including optimal text and number alignment, row and column styling, and the use of monospace fonts for numerical data. The piece also discusses various row styles—such as horizontal lines, grid, zebra stripes, and free form—and their suitability based on data set size. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of visual hierarchy, contrast, and interactive elements like sticky headers, column resizing, and customizable views to enhance user experience.
Data Table Design Patterns
Data tables come in various sizes, contents, purposes, and complexities. The ability to query and manipulate data is a crucial requirement for most products that are being designed today.
