agent-skills/sn-infographic/references/layouts/axial-expansion.md

axial-expansion

Content expands from a central axis to both sides.

Structure

• Central vertical or horizontal axis as the spine
• Content branches symmetrically or asymmetrically to both sides
• Axis may be a timeline, process line, or dividing element
• Creates a balanced, mirrored or complementary layout

Best For

• Comparison with a shared baseline
• Timeline with events on both sides
• Cause-and-effect diagrams
• Pros/cons with a central divider

Visual Elements

• Prominent central axis line
• Content blocks extending to both sides
• Arrows or connectors from axis to content
• Optional color coding for each side

Text Placement

• Axis labels along the center line
• Content labels beside each branch
• Title at the top of the axis

Recommended Pairings

• corporate-memphis: Balanced business diagrams
• technical-schematic: Engineering axis diagrams
• paper-collage: Organic branching layouts