Example of the 'Blank Slate' pattern

The user needs to get started and get a feel of how the application will feel when fully in function and filled with data

Blank slate at basecamphq.com.

Blank slate at basecamphq.com.

Other example images for the 'Blank Slate' pattern

Blank slate at basecamphq.com. Blank Slate at digg.com. When you have just created an account with Vimeo, a list of things to do to get started is listed. Once the user completes one of these "achievements", the list item is checked off.
Blank slate at basecamphq.com. Blank Slate at digg.com. When you have just created an account with Vimeo, a list of things to do to get started is listed. Once the user completes one of these "achievements", the list item is checked off.