# swimlane

Parallel lanes representing different roles or departments, with a shared timeline.

## Structure

- Canvas divided into horizontal or vertical parallel lanes
- Each lane represents a role, department, or actor
- Timeline or process flow runs across all lanes
- Handoffs between lanes shown with crossing arrows

## Best For

- Cross-functional process flows
- Multi-stakeholder workflows
- Service blueprints
- Responsibility assignment diagrams

## Visual Elements

- Clearly labeled parallel lanes
- Process steps within each lane
- Crossing arrows for handoffs between lanes
- Timeline or sequence indicator

## Text Placement

- Lane labels at the left edge or top
- Step labels within each lane
- Handoff labels on crossing arrows
- Title above the swimlane diagram

## Recommended Pairings

- `corporate-memphis`: Business process swimlanes
- `technical-schematic`: Engineering workflow diagrams
- `ui-wireframe`: Service blueprint wireframes