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Layer list
WHAT Users need to show or hide map content WHY Interactive maps are structured such that different geographic datasets are added to the map displayed on top of each other. This stacking works well if line and point layers are on top of polygon layers and polygon layers don’t overlap. WHEN The best use of […]
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List and details
WHAT The list and details pattern is related to the location list pattern. Both patterns share the same layout and use similar interaction patterns such as data brushing. The main difference is that with list and details, a user can select an item in the list to view and edit its attributes, or details. WHY […]
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Location list
WHAT The location list pattern consists of a list of locations, often referred to as sites, and is visualized by markers on a map. A key, like a legend, establishes a relationship between locations on the list and in the map. WHY Both elements, the list and the map, have their strengths and limitations, respectively. […]
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Scroll to pan
WHAT The scroll to pan pattern is a technique to walk users through a series of maps one step at a time. It uses the browser’s scroll bar to move through a series of predefined map content. WHY The existence of a scroll bar indicates that more content is available below the fold, as in […]
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