Status
System status answers: what just happened?
- Users need to know where they are and what changed.
- Feedback should appear close to the action and quickly enough to build trust.
- Missing status is often a hidden source of uncertainty.
Weak versus strong
Before action
Weak
Ambiguous label.
Strong
Button explains what will happen.
During action
Weak
Nothing changes.
Strong
Loading or disabled state prevents duplicate action.
After action
Weak
User guesses whether it worked.
Strong
Confirmation shows item saved and next step.