1. Balance

Find the right balance between information density and white space.¹²³⁴ Too sparse interfaces waste screen real estate and require excessive scrolling/clicking, while overly dense interfaces can overwhelm users.³

2. Context

Rather than viewing density as "good" or "bad," density should be carefully optimized for specific contexts and user needs.¹²³⁴ The appropriate density level depends heavily on:

• User expertise (experts typically prefer higher density)¹²

• Task complexity (complex tasks may benefit from focused, lower-density views)⁴

• User goals and frequency of use¹⁴

3. High Density

Use high density for information-heavy tasks and expert users.¹²³

4. Low Density

Employing lower density for onboarding new users or complex tasks that require focus. ²⁴

5. User Controlled Density

When possible, allow users to adjust the UI density based on their own preference. The Data Table component has this feature built in and can be enabled individually by development teams.¹³