hello @JasonMcD, thanks for posting!! I’m also eager to hear what other users have built.
from my perspective, I believe you’ve considered the 2 best options for achieving what you’re describing. the last one I would like to mention is using a Text Input that acts as a Search: Search Embedded Tables. what are your thoughts on this??
to answer your questions:
this Library App has a nice Step dedicated to a Modal that could work well as a starting point: https://tulip.co/library/apps/tulip-ui-template/
this sounds like a great Product suggestions - Tulip Community to me!! would you mind posting??