Designing faceted search: Getting the basics right (part 1)
Tony Russell-Rose says:
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at some of the more advanced design issues in faceted search, including the strengths and weaknesses of various interaction models and techniques for wayfinding and navigation. In this post, we’ll complement that material with a look at some of the other fundamental design considerations such as layout (i.e. where to place the faceted navigation menus) and default state (e.g. open, closed, or a hybrid). In so doing, I’d like to acknowledge the work of James Kalbach, and in particular his tutorial on faceted search design, which provides an excellent framework for many of the key principles outlined below.
To write or improve a faceted search interface, start with this series of posts.