Small Multiples Within a User Interface (19 Dec 2005)
Not only do these small multiples provide quick access to important functions, they also help differentiate sets of information and options. These qualities become even more useful as the quantity of information increases.
In the data monitoring application depicted in Figure 4, small multiples visualize the current status of traffic at individual sites. The consistent visual presentation of each of the small multiples enables users to quickly scan a dense information grid for important differences.Add this article to Del.icio.us