Why Users Scan Data Tables Faster in Card Views

The cognitive cost of table layouts

How you present data affects how users perceive it. Traditional tables have long been the standard for displaying structured data. However, card views have emerged as a new and powerful alternative that offers advantages in how users scan and process information.

Therefore, it's essential to implement a card view for your data table. This user experience begins with a toggle segment that allows users to switch between a table and a card view. It's aligned in the same row as the table's filter, sort, and search buttons.