01
Color atlas
A palette collected on a city walk.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
Two columns
Compare the same six resources.
Visual fragments
Browse the same six resources; compare how the layout changes the reading flow.
02
Paper forms
Folded paper explores volume and shadow. Compare the edges in morning and evening light.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
03
City rhythm
Windows repeat across a street.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
04
Quiet geometry
Simple shapes leave room for space. A circle, a triangle, and a line share one page.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
05
Letter studies
Compare letters, counters, and spacing.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
06
Light archive
Warm and cool light change the same surface. Keep notes beside each observation for the next study.
Study notes
Compare shape, spacing, and contrast. Keep this resource beside the next draft and revisit the details.
A fictional demo within this article. Reset or reload restores its initial state.
Concept
Two adjacent regions separate filters from resources.
Example
All six layouts use the same six resources, labels, and colors. Filter a topic, reverse collection order, open study notes, or narrow the preview. Compare the reading flow while the content stays the same. Reset or reload restores the full collection and original order. Filters sit beside the resource list; guidance follows the list.
When to choose it
Choose it for documentation with persistent navigation. Sidebars reduce reading width, so stack regions before they become cramped.
Comparison summary
| Concept | Features | Advantages | Limitations | Suitable situations | Combination conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two columns | Two adjacent regions separate filters from resources. | Filters stay available beside the resource list. | Sidebars reduce reading width, so stack regions before they become cramped. | Choose it for documentation with persistent navigation. | The main column can contain lists or a resource grid. |
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