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Spatial Canvas Navigation

Infinite panning and progressive semantic zooming for conceptual workspaces.

Problem Statement

Traditional linear documents force content into a one-dimensional vertical scroll, losing topological relationships between adjacent concepts.

Solution

Provide a two-dimensional infinite canvas where cards and clusters can be arranged spatially. As users zoom out, detail aggregates into semantic clusters; zooming in reveals atomic nodes.

Considerations

  • Keep gesture responsiveness under 16ms.
  • Ensure viewport minimaps orient the user in large spaces.