Michael Gaigg

AI Prompt

AI Prompt allows users to express their intent through a single input that triggers an AI-powered response. Unlike AI Chat, which is conversational and iterative, AI Prompt is query-based and typically involves a one-time request followed by a result.

AI Chat

The Chat pattern allows users to express their intent conversationally through an open input interface. Instead of configuring filters, forms, or tools manually, users describe what they want using natural language, voice, or artefacts such as images or links.

Flare Cluster

WHAT A Flare Cluster is a spatial visualization pattern used to reveal individual or categorized map points within dense clusters—without losing sight of the overall distribution. Instead of merging overlapping markers into a single dot or a count label, a flare cluster fans out selected data points in a radial layout. This reveals more about […]

Splash Page

WHAT A splash page is a temporary, pre-map screen designed to inform, orient, or prompt users before they begin interacting with a spatial app. It’s commonly used in public-facing apps, internal dashboards, or data portals where context, legal disclaimers, or user expectations are critical. While it doesn’t carry any interactive spatial logic itself, it plays […]

Podcast: Building Engaging User Experiences

Recently I got invited to participate in The Engagement Matters Podcast to talk about how to Building Engaging User Experiences. It was a ton of fun and I really like how it turned out. From “Button Guy” to “The Beautifier” UX consulting has come a long way since I first started web design in 1993. […]

About Designing Map Interfaces

Timeline slider

The timeline slider pattern uses the slider to control the features that correspond to a certain time span. Timeline slider reduces the amount of data to display by showing only the data within that time span.

Share live location

WHAT Allow other people to track and follow your location. WHY As people and things move around and change their location, the need to keep track of their exact place in near real-time is important to make appropriate decisions like estimating time of arrival, intercepting or meeting along the route, and making sure everything is […]

Side by side

WHAT Visually inspect and compare two scenarios spatially, temporally or quantitatively. WHY Comparing spatial-temporal data is a common analytical task to detect changes over time or identify patterns between variables. Providing two synchronized maps helps to see differences at a glance without the need to constantly swipe or toggle. WHEN The main advantage of Side-by-Side […]

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