retlinjede

Retlinjede is a term used in some design and information architecture discussions to describe a method of organizing elements along a common straight axis to enhance predictability and scalability. The concept emphasizes linearity, modularity, and ease of navigation, and may be applied to physical layouts, digital interfaces, or data arrangements. It is not a formal theory with universal acceptance.

Etymology is unclear; the word appears to be a recent neologism, possibly blending elements related to rectilinear layouts with a suffix to denote a field or practice. As a result, definitions vary by community and discipline.

In practice, retlinjede-guided layouts tend to favor clear sightlines, aligned grids, and predictable sequencing. In architecture and urban planning, it can refer to street or spatial grids that run along straight lines. In interface design and information visualization, it suggests ordered components arranged along vertical or horizontal axes to support scanning and reduce cognitive load.

There is limited formal literature. Discussions tend to be informal or speculative, and the term is not widely standardized. See also: rectilinear design, grid layout, wayfinding, linearity.