Overview first, details on demand
Start index pages with an overview of the available content, allow filtering, and disclose details only when requested.
NavigationNot testedApplied in the lab
Sources
- TheoryShneiderman (1996)
The visual information-seeking mantra.
“overview first, zoom and filter, then details on demand”Abstrak
In this lab
Previously, the homepage began with research-chain counts, experiments, and an area overview before linking to details.
Experiments
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How to test it: Compare a full detailed list of principles with an area overview and expandable detail. Measure time to find a target principle and scrolling distance.
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