You might find filters popping up everywhere — from flight booking websites to e-commerce apps, they’ve become a must-have feature in any search experience, helping users quickly cut through endless lists of options to find exactly what they need.

Filters also play a crucial role in data-rich environments like SaaS dashboards, where users work with complex datasets daily. A well-designed dashboard filter UX helps users quickly surface the information they need, streamlining the data-driven decision-making process.

However, designing a filter system that fits your product isn’t as simple as dropping in a few checkboxes. It takes thoughtful consideration of user needs, use cases, and product context to create a seamless, frustration-free experience.

In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of Filter UX Design: Exploring why it matters, the common filter methods and UI UX patterns in SaaS products, and the best practices to build filters that truly work for your users.

Read more: https://lollypop.design/blog/2025/july/filter-ux-design/