It´s so standard in all knowledge / information-related apps by now, so I feel this (almost) doesn´t need explanation.
Scrintal should have a way to access multiple boards in parallel. Whether it´s via split-screen, tabs, or the recently en-vogue stack of windows.
Also: thinking of the centrality of flow for Scrintal philosphy, let´s remind ourselves that one of the most generic points of friction is the need to change / swap thinking spaces (boards), because we need several of them present in certain – I would say: most – processes and projects.
Possible implementations:
it could be tabs (nah!), split screen (see iOS!), stacked boards (all the hype) or allowing to open multiple windows side by side (freestyle, and maybe the most ‘Scrintal-way’)
Background:
The real power of ideation and creation comes when two spaces exist and interact side by side (Think of our desk in parallel to your screen; or your desk / screen in parallel to your bookshelf or notebook etc.). Also parallel spaces are common (and useful / needed) in situations of information abundance (think of open browser tabs we all have). Also, a lot of processes depend on parallel access to multiple modes of information (think of writing and having notes / sources etc. co-present)
Macs already support up to two external 6K monitors, plus one external 4k monitor, plus the built-in screen on the Mac itself. So a useful maximal current implementation of the infinite-whiteboard UI metaphor would allow three boards with cards opened (on three screens), plus one board showing links among cards (on the fourth screen).
I really believe that this ability to have multiple views of your information is critical to this product’s long-term success. It is very difficult to understand information and its context when you open a card to read it and it overlays the flow of what you’ve defined behind it. Whether your using a more traditional flowchart or process diagram or something in a table that is more akin to a Kaban board having the ability to create a split view where I can select on a card in its flow or structure view and have the information displayed on the right-side in a split view is really needed. Most information has been edited before I place it in a card where I have the need to see more of the information in context to whatever structure or flow I’ve established for it. Best Regards…
As above. Need to see info from different boards/spaces at once.