agent-skills/sn-infographic/references/layouts/swimlane.md

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