Status indicator

Status Indicators are static visual elements that inform users about the state of a system or process.

The status indicator is strictly informational and non-interactive. They provide quick visual cues through color and iconography to represent current statuses like "Success," "Warning," or "Error."

 

Anatomy

  1. Container: Small and pill-shaped container.
  2. Status Icon: A mandatory icon (e.g., checkmark, exclamation) to ensure accessibility for color-blind users.
  3. Label (Optional): Short text describing the status.

 

Status indicator anatomy

Interactivity & Behavior

Status indicators are strictly non interactive.

If you need a status indicator with an interactivity, please use a tag with a specific color and icon.


Variants

Tags are available in two emphasis and a reduced number of colors to indicate the status.

Emphasis

  1. Low: No background and a small border.
  2. Medium: Light background wiith a contrasting color for the content.

 

Status

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Status

Color

Iconography

1

Sucess

Green

Validated, Checkmark, V, Positive icons

2

Error

Red

Cross, X, Low, Arrow down, Negative icon

3

Warning

Yellow

Triangle, Warning, Stop, Negative icons

4

Information

Blue

Info, Informative & Neutral icon

5

Neutral

Grey

Depends on context, Neutral icon

Tag Variant

Usage

 

Do

When to use

  • System States: To show the current condition of an object (e.g., "Validated", "In Progress", "Failed").
  • Static Feedback: When the user needs to know a result that doesn't require an action (e.g., "Active" subscription).
Don't
  • Navigation/Filtering: If the element needs to be clicked or removed, use a Tag or Chip.
  • Selection: If the user needs to toggle a state, use a Chip.