Spot The Hierarchy Fail
Identify the hierarchy problem that prevents a sketchnote from being quickly understood.
The content exists. The scan path does not. Find the area that most harms hierarchy and makes the page hard to read. The crowded center where arrows cross and containers overlap Correct. Crossing connectors and overlapping containers destroy grouping. The viewer cannot tell which ideas belong together or where to start. The quiet outer margin around the notebook page The margin is not the issue. Empty space can help hierarchy by separating groups and giving the eye a rest. A small simple icon near the lower corner A small icon is only a problem if it competes with the main…
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