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Use spatial layouts in visualizations to make relationship…
Use spatial layouts in visualizations to make relationship patterns available to perception rather than requiring serial cognitive computation.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Dual Coding Theory: Verbal and Visual Channels (dual channels: verbal and visual) and Global-to-Local Perceptual Processing (global before local processing). The principle prescribes visualization design strategy based on understanding that visual processing is parallel and faster than sequential text processing. It's actionable and general across all relationship visualization contexts.