UI: Regions Listing, Draft

This document details the design elements and user interaction concepts for our regional exploration platform. The primary objective is to offer an intuitive, easily navigable, and informative experience for users keen on understanding various regions profoundly.

1. Layout Structure

1.1. Header

• Located at the top of the interface.
• Can potentially hold site branding, navigation elements, or other pertinent information.

1.2. Navigation Pane

The Navigation Pane is a cohesive unit designed to aid users in traversing the regional data. It consists of:

1.2.1. Breadcrumb Navigation

• Positioned at the top of the Navigation Pane.
• Provides a clear and easy-to-grasp visual representation of the user's current position within the regional hierarchy. Each level in the hierarchy is clickable, allowing users to effortlessly navigate between different hierarchy levels. For instance, if the breadcrumb shows Europe > Germany > Berlin, a user can click on "Germany" to go up one level in the hierarchy.

1.2.2. List of Regions

• Positioned directly below the Breadcrumb Navigation.
• Displays only the regions pertaining to the current hierarchy level as indicated by the breadcrumb. For instance, if the breadcrumb reads Europe > Germany, the List of Regions would display regions within Germany like Bavaria, Hesse, etc.
• Features infinite scrolling, enabling users to seamlessly explore the regions within the current hierarchy level. A visual indicator, such as a loading spinner, can be employed to indicate that more regions are being fetched.

1.3. Main Display (Right Pane)

• Activates when a user selects a specific region from the List of Regions.
• Contains:
  • A visual map representing the chosen region.
  • Detailed textual and graphical data about specific cities or locales within that region.