Pattern 3: Hub-and-Spoke
Central dashboard with module cards. Click a card to enter that module with contextual sidebar.
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$450,000
Pipeline Value
3 Tasks
Pending
Strengths
- ✓ Clear mental model
- ✓ Great for onboarding
- ✓ Contextual sidebars per module
- ✓ Stats visible at hub level
- ✓ Reduces cognitive load
Weaknesses
- ✗ Extra click to reach modules
- ✗ Can't quickly switch modules
- ✗ Context lost when returning
- ✗ Less efficient for power users
Implementation
- → Dashboard as default route
- → Per-module sidebar configs
- → Stats API for cards
- → Breadcrumb for context