I structured this example space based on a methodology I call **Data, Views, and Interfaces**. The basic idea is this— if you keep your Data separated from your Views and Interfaces, you can build out your space without it collapsing on you like a dying star. As you continue to grow, your needs change. And as time passes your focuses shift. *Data, Views, and Interfaces* allows for this flexibility. ## What are Data, Views, and Interfaces? ### Data are the items you create. In the context of this Notion Teamspace, those items represent collections called Projects, Tasks, Meetings, Docs, Files, and Resources. Each collection has its own Notion database located on the Vaults page. A way to measure the effectiveness of your team space design is to notice how often you need to use the vault to view, create, or update information. If you are in the vault often, you likely need to create a new View and possibly a new Interface. ### Views are disposable ways to view your data Your high-level views are Table Views and the Favorites Sidebar. Use Favorites for items and Interfaces you use often. Use Table views to view collection items filtered by dates, recent activity, custom tags, status, team member, property, and many other topics and contexts. Views exist as part of your Interfaces. ### Interfaces are team-created pages that help meet specific tasks Your Interfaces are prominently located on your sidebar navigation as the primary entry points of this team space. There are five primary types of Interfaces called Welcome, Actions, References, Dashboards, and Shares. Unfortunately, the acronym spells WARDS. Welcome: Introduction to the team space, plus links to a Welcome Page representing each of your database collections. Put timely information, communication, resources etc on your Welcome pages. Actions: These pages represent things you need to create and update. For example, you can have an Action page titled On-board new employee and create a filtered table view with new hire documents and resources. References: These pages represent the information you need to get an overview on project and task progress. Or, perhaps to complete a task outside of Notion. For example, create a reference page titled Outstanding Tasks. Then create a view for tasks older than 30 days with a status other than complete. Dashboards: Pages for calculated data. Currently there may be limited applications available for dashboards based on the data you upkeep. But you could make a Tasks Leader board, or Projects completed percentages. Shares: Pages made into public sites in order to share information with external teams, clients, vendors, etc. You can make an FTP database that you use to manage pages containing file uploads. #### Sub-page Interfaces If you collapse one of the nav items you'll see sub-interfaces. Sub-interfaces have the most flexibility for customization. You can create whatever pages you need using the five types as a guiding concept.