SpicyNodes

Information just got easier to find. SpicyNodes is a visually engaging and interactive way for visitors to explore a web site and immediately access the information they need.

SpicyNodes’ tree structure represents information using interconnected "nodes" in a virtual space. This allows visitors to quickly glance at large volumes of information and see how each piece relates to others around it, and then quickly drill down for more detail.

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SpicyNodes stemmed from IDEA’s research into ways to more effectively display online information, and was an outgrowth of IDEA’s dedication to identifying and surmounting unique challenges that prevent the Web from reaching its educational potential.

You can experience a preview of SpicyNodes in our online museum, WebExhibits:

• Nodemap in Daylight Saving Time WebExhibit
• Nodemap in Poetry Through the Ages WebExhibit

SpicyNodes can be used for a variety of purposes, including site maps, content portals, mind maps, and data visualization. It is particularly appealing to those who wish to reach nonlinear and visual learners.