The death of the empty state in AI products

📰 Medium · UX Design

Learn how AI products are redefining the concept of empty states and the impact on user experience

intermediate Published 12 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify areas in your AI product where empty states can be replaced with interactive prompts
  2. Design a prompt box that encourages user input and engagement
  3. Test and iterate on different prompt designs to reduce first-session drop-off
  4. Analyze user feedback and behavior to inform empty state design decisions
  5. Implement A/B testing to compare the effectiveness of different empty state approaches
Who Needs to Know This

UX designers and product managers can benefit from understanding the shift in empty states in AI products to improve user engagement and retention

Key Insight

💡 Replacing empty states with interactive prompts can significantly impact user engagement and retention in AI products

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💡 AI products are killing the empty state! Learn how to design engaging prompts that reduce drop-off and improve UX
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