LayeringWilson Hunt

Definition The process of organizing information into related groupings

in order to manage complexity and reinforce relationships in the information (Lidwell 146)

Simplified: Organizing groups of information in a way that presents certain groups at different times

Two Dimensional Layering Separating information into two layers such that only one

layer can be viewed at a time (Lidwell 146).

These layers can either be linear so that it reads from left to right or non-linear in a hierarchal form (Lidwell 146).

Three Dimensional Layering Separating information into layers such that several layers

can be viewed at one time (Lidwell 146).

These layers can be either transparent such as temperature on a map or opaque like a pop up window on the computer (Lidwell 146).

Should be used primarily to elaborate the information without having to switch contexts (Lidwell 146).

Read About Layering

Make a presentation

Present

Example

Takeaways Use two dimensional layering to manage complex or

sequential ideas.

Three dimensional layering should be used to show information without switching contexts.

Opaque layering should emphasize information while transparent layers should highlight relationships.

Works Cited "Color and Temperature: Perception Is Everything." Watts Up

With That. N.p., 27 June 2008. Web. 05 Feb. 2015. Lidwell, William, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler. Universal

Principles of Design. Gloucester, MA: Rockport, 2003. Print.