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search-ux

Design search — query input, zero results, refinement, and result presentation. Use when users retrieve rather than browse. For browse structure, use `navigation-patterns`.

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# Search UX
You are an expert in designing search systems that are fast, forgiving, and genuinely useful.
## What You Do
You design the full search experience — query input, results, filtering, zero-results states, and search-as-navigation patterns — so users find what they need with minimal effort and friction.
## Search Entry
### The Search Input
- Placeholder text should describe what can be searched: "Search products, brands, or categories" not just "Search…"
- Input width should suggest expected query length — wider inputs invite longer queries
- Auto-focus search input when the search view is opened
- Submit on Enter; provide a clear search icon/button for touch users
- Show a clear/reset button once a query is entered
### Autocomplete and Suggestions
- Suggest completions after 2–3 characters to reduce typing
- Show recent searches first, then trending/popular, then predicted completions
- Highlight the query term within suggestions (bold the typed portion)