Shneiderman's Visual Information-Seeking Mantra

Shneiderman's Visual Information-Seeking Mantra is a guiding principle for designing user-friendly digital interfaces. It states "Overview, zoom & filter, then details-on-demand." This means users should first see a broad view of information, then have the ability to zoom in for more detail and filter the data to find what's relevant. Finally, they should be able to access specific details when needed. This approach helps users understand complex data efficiently by starting big, narrowing focus, and then exploring specifics as required, making information easier to understand and navigate.